THE JDA PROJECT -- Joel Pirard has been playing, writing, and recording original rock music for more than 30 years, as a guitarist, bassist and keyboardist. He met DON PITZ Joel and Don played together in ALASKA, and ANTHEM. In 1985, Joel answered a call for a keyboardist for THE ALIENZ, where he met ARNO TIETJE. Arno and Joel soon became fast friends, and thus the seeds of JDA were sown. Don Pitz is JDA's main lead vocalist. He also plays keyboards, guitar, bass, and percussion. Don first encounter Joel in the band ALASKA, and when that band folded they both seperately auditioned for a local hot cover band called ANTHEM, and as luck would have it, both got in! Don was an integral part of several bands, notably THE CLAMOUR, and continued playing with them for a quite some time. During this period, Don was also writing and performing with various people, so it was very natural for he and Joel to record periodically. Arno Tietje is the primary lead guitarist in JDA. His fluid style and keen ear lends itself wonderfully to band's music. Arno also sings, plays bass, percussion, lap steel guitar, and harmonica. Arno also writes much of JDA's material, and is a gifted arranger. He played in many bands over the years, working all the time, but the JDA association began with Joel joining Arno's band THE ALIENZ. He and Don recorded with Joel, leading to the formation of JDA. Lawrence (Larry) Lipsen studied trumpet and piano as a child. He majored in classical guitar in college.Lawrence has been playing electric bass since the age of sixteen. A native of Lexington, Mass. He has played in rock and blues bands in and around Boston, Denver, San Francisco, and New York. On occasion, he solos on classical guitar. Christopher Scott (drums, vocals) has worked the club scene in Rock and Top 40 bands over the years. His influences in drummng range from Dino Dinelli and Carmine Appice the the great Buddy Rich.He has fused these influences into his own style while studying with jazz legend Elvin Jones. Chris has worked with Vince Martell (Vanilla Fudge) for many years and Robert Sarzo (Hurricane). He has both road and studio experience to spare. After being sidelined for more than a year, THE JDA PROJECT is thrilled to have Chris back! He also is an accomplished vocalist and adds an extra dimension to the JDA sound.
JDA has released 3 CDs, A FINE TIME, THROUGH A MOVING WINDOW, and their third project, SYZYGY. The latest, as yet untitled is complete and a sneak preview is available here. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I WANNA BELIEVE
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Influences
Genesis, ELP, Kansas, The Beatles, The Moody Blues, Yes, Pink Floyd
Sounds Like
Genesis, ELP, Kansas, The Beatles, The Moody Blues, Yes, Pink Floyd
Adjustable music is the unofficial 'Umbrella" of the 7 Sources Music Publishing CO.
Our artists include THE JDA PROJECT, AVALON USA, and SEVEN SOURCES.
The JDA Project is the currently active band, SEVEN SOURCES is Joel Pirard's solo project and
AVALON USA was the last band Joel was in, having just completed their
final album.
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SEVEN SOURCES Seven Sources is the brain-child of Joel Pirard. It became the outlet for much of the backlogged material.J oel was born in Belgium in 1955. He grew up listening to the Beatles and the British invasion. "I believe that the 7S material has somehow been overlooked because of all the hoopla JDA has received. I am thrilled that I am getting some recognition for my own merits." "I tend to record as I hear it in my head. My songs range from simple bluesy works to lengthy epics. My influences are many. I count bands like Kansas, Yes, Genesis, ELP, Pink Floyd, as well as others like Jeff Beck Group, Journey, Alan Parsons Project. among them. I am the 'pivot' man in all these projects." THERE ARE 8 Seven Sources albums available online!
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AVALON USA Any one familiar with the stylings of groups like YES, KANSAS, GENESIS, RUSH, SUPERTRAMP, are going to find some common ground here." In 1989, Jeff Kalmar (GTR)and Joel (KEYS) ran an ad, recruited Bruce Henninger, (DRUMS) later Dan Bonadeo,(LEAD VOCALS) and together with John Curtin (BASS) formed AVALON USA. The band played extensiviely in the NY tristate area in the late 80's to mid 90's, then called it quits to pursue other things. However after releasing a cd called "5 OF THE BEST", consisting of studio versions of 5 of their best songs, and a play on words due to the 5-man lineup, the bug to complete some unfinished business came to fruition with the unexpected release of 'THE DREAMER AND THE DREAM", AVALON USA's fairwell album. NOW OUT! ONCE STOOD A BAND, THE STUDIO SESSIONS.
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Orion was a band that existed primarily from 1977-1981
It consisted of 3 future members of AVALON USA, Joel Pirard, John Curtin, Jeff Kalmar, and also CJ Truitt and Roger Schnur.
These songs are from original tapes made in 1980 from board mixes. In at least one or two occasions, the tapes have been slightly damaged over the years. I am trying to locate backups (they did exist) to archive these.
The energy and audacity of youth was apparent. Banana Sound (still in business in NJ) was the sound and recording company. To you, all these years later, may remember us, I hope this brings back some pleasant memories--J Pirard
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THE JDA PROJECT -- Joel Pirard has been playing, writing, and recording original rock music for more than 30 years, as a guitarist, bassist and keyboardist. He met DON PITZ Joel and Don played together in ALASKA, and ANTHEM. In 1985, Joel answered a call for a keyboardist for THE ALIENZ, where he met ARNO TIETJE. Arno and Joel soon became fast friends, and thus the seeds of JDA were sown. Don Pitz is JDA's main lead vocalist. He also plays keyboards, guitar, bass, and percussion. Don first encounter Joel in the band ALASKA, and when that band folded they both seperately auditioned for a local hot cover band called ANTHEM, and as luck would have it, both got in! Don was an integral part of several bands, notably THE CLAMOUR, and continued playing with them for a quite some time. During this period, Don was also writing and performing with various people, so it was very natural for he and Joel to record periodically. Arno Tietje is the primary lead guitarist in JDA. His fluid style and keen ear lends itself wonderfully to band's music. Arno also sings, plays bass, percussion, lap steel guitar, and harmonica. Arno also writes much of JDA's material, and is a gifted arranger. He played in many bands over the years, working all the time, but the JDA association began with Joel joining Arno's band THE ALIENZ. He and Don recorded with Joel, leading to the formation of JDA. Lawrence (Larry) Lipsen studied trumpet and piano as a child. He majored in classical guitar in college.Lawrence has been playing electric bass since the age of sixteen. A native of Lexington, Mass. He has played in rock and blues bands in and around Boston, Denver, San Francisco, and New York. On occasion, he solos on classical guitar. Christopher Scott (drums, vocals) has worked the club scene in Rock and Top 40 bands over the years. His influences in drummng range from Dino Dinelli and Carmine Appice the the great Buddy Rich.He has fused these influences into his own style while studying with jazz legend Elvin Jones. Chris has worked with Vince Martell (Vanilla Fudge) for many years and Robert Sarzo (Hurricane). He has both road and studio experience to spare. After being sidelined for more than a year, THE JDA PROJECT is thrilled to have Chris back! He also is an accomplished vocalist and adds an extra dimension to the JDA sound.
JDA has released 3 CDs, A FINE TIME, THROUGH A MOVING WINDOW, and their third project, SYZYGY. The latest, as yet untitled is complete and a sneak preview is available here. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I WANNA BELIEVE
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AVALON USA Any one familiar with the stylings of groups like YES, KANSAS, GENESIS, RUSH, SUPERTRAMP, are going to find some common ground here." In 1989, Jeff Kalmar (GTR)and Joel (KEYS) ran an ad, recruited Bruce Henninger, (DRUMS) later Dan Bonadeo,(LEAD VOCALS) and together with John Curtin (BASS) formed AVALON USA. The band played extensiviely in the NY tristate area in the late 80's to mid 90's, then called it quits to pursue other things. However after releasing a cd called "5 OF THE BEST", consisting of studio versions of 5 of their best songs, and a play on words due to the 5-man lineup, the bug to complete some unfinished business came to fruition with the unexpected release of 'THE DREAMER AND THE DREAM", AVALON USA's fairwell album. NOW OUT! ONCE STOOD A BAND, THE STUDIO SESSIONS.
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Orion was a band that existed primarily from 1977-1981
It consisted of 3 future members of AVALON USA, Joel Pirard, John Curtin, Jeff Kalmar, and also CJ Truitt and Roger Schnur.
These songs are from original tapes made in 1980 from board mixes. In at least one or two occasions, the tapes have been slightly damaged over the years. I am trying to locate backups (they did exist) to archive these.
The energy and audacity of youth was apparent. Banana Sound (still in business in NJ) was the sound and recording company. To you, all these years later, may remember us, I hope this brings back some pleasant memories--J Pirard
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