Alex Nahabedian - guitars, bass, vocals
Larry Gomez - bass, guitar, harmonica, vocals
Vahan Nahabedian - drums, guitar, percussion, vocals, tantrums
Alan Geoghegan - bass, keyboards, dumm backing vocals
Men Who Cook
Dedicated to the memory & music of Alex Nahabedian |
THE COCKROACHES (82-83) , THE HOUSTON STREET ROCKERS (85-86), THE MOOTAHS (84-6), THE BUGGED BROTHERS (88-91), MEN WHO COOK (92-2005): AUDIO & VIDEO
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MEN WHO COOK: STUDIO TRACKS (NYC Dec. 1995 & 1989) Recording Engineer Jay Wasco +Keyboards & Accordion, Tony Waka - Saxophone
Somewhere in the Hills of Scotland Men Who Cook with ALEX NAHABEDIAN-'PINK' (2006)
(The Ruthless Consumption) Of Esmerelda's Wine Arranged by Alex & Vahan Nahabedian & Larry Gomez. Jay Wasco: piano, keyboards & vibes on Sleepwalkin' & Eloise Dear THE MOOTAH'S: REHEARSAL- MONKEY HILL STUDIOS Queens, 1984
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Top - Alex & Larry, Middle - Alan, Bottom - Larry, Vahan, Alex
The Houston Street Rockers, Nightingale Lounge, NYC 1985
The Cockroaches Early Sessions + 1982 -1983
Route 66 (The Cockroaches)
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THE MOOTAH'S (1990-1): LARRY DEMOS: Larry: vocals, guitar, bass
Can't Stand to see you Cry (Alex solo) 4-TRACK (1990-1991) Larry: vocals, guitar, bass Alan: bass, backing vocals, mom's keyboard Revolution in a Box ( Mr G chill version)
Paris Girl (Accoustic, Larry, Alan) EARLY DEMOS/RECORDINGS: The Cockroaches Early Sessions (1982 -1983) You're Not There (demo) Come Back Baby (demo) THE BUGGED BROTHERS: Larry - vocals, guitar, Alan - bass, vocals, mom's keyboard
Woody Guthrie (mom's keyboard version) Paris Girl (Dum Version) Water & Wine (UB Doned Version) Push Down (We B Buggin' Mix) Sing On Stage (chipmunk version) You Can't trust that Upper Class You Can't Do it! (Orginal version) You Can't Do it! - Video on You Tube.
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A celebration of Alex's life, Little Falls, NJ, February 11, 2007 click here to download (about 5 megs of) compressed photos L-R Alan, Larry, Vahan and Alexs' father |
Men Who Cook with Recording Engineer Jay Wasco (far R) and Greg Robinson (L). Alex is second from left, Larry, bottom. |
click image for Alex's CD at CD BabyAlex Nahabedian - Pink (Album Notes From CD Baby)
Here, in his first solo CD, Alex Nahabedian (6/11/64-12/23/06) produces a hallmark poetic vision of ballads, honkytonks, and rockers. His artistry in melding genres is immersed in American roots, but also is a unique extension of personal influences. As a compliment to his song writing, Alex's personality is revealed and thrives through his singing. On the surface we hear a tender vulnerability; reserved, but when we listen more intently, we realize his range is advanced and certain. His lyrics are sensuous and unpretentious; his melodies are passionate and catchy.
Alex composed on acoustic guitar, resulting in a strong acoustic presence on this disc. His playing on guitar and bass is impeccable and soulful. Some critics may call him "old school", but what he offers the community of song writers is a refined poetry; stripped down, and uncontaminated by contemporary trends. As a child, he and his life long friend / song writing partner, Laurence Gomez, would dissect and write songs inspired by the pens of their masters (Beatles, Stones, Dylan, and The Band). This collaboration began a love affair with the craft of song writing which helped to keep each other in check, avoiding gimmicks and formulaic solutions. Although all the material on this CD was written by Alex, the two remained close and consulted each other, to the last.
As Alex matured as a song writer, he grew fond of Elvis Costello, Tom Waits, and Gram Parsons. This discovery brought him even further back in time to study Hoagy Carmichael, Harold Arlen, and Hank Williams. For several years he worked as a chef, which consumed much of his time and put song writing on the back burner. It was during his later years (2003-2006), after leaving the culinary profession, that Alex developed his own authentic voice. The only song in this volume that predates this period is "Poor Joe" (2002). In February of 2004, Alex learned he had inoperable cancer which impelled him to produce 40 plus songs. That Alex was so prolific during this period of unimaginable personal challenge is testament to his great spirit and ability to command his craft. The remainder of these songs, plus the addition of a few older ones, will follow in two other volumes.
Although Alex sings and plays throughout the CD, he maintained that he just wanted to write and arrange songs for others to play. Listening to this low budget basement studio production aided by the technical prowess of Keith Alexander, makes us wish he would have performed them live as well.
Vahan Nahabedian, 2007
BONUS CLIP (ALAN): "Junk in the Trunk" |
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