TJ Armand Productions In The Press

The Queen's Six was prominently featured on the program with interviewer David Pogue. Click here for the footage. TJ Armand produced their first contemporary music album From Windsor With Love in 2022. 

The Queen's Six and our collaboration with New York City Department Of Education. Click here for the full article. 

Q6 prepared this funny bit in a matter of hours on the day of their NYC debut at The Town Hall. The group also visited with CBS News, PIX 11 and Fox 5. 

People Magazine exclusively covered Q6 twice. during their NYC debut. Here's Part 1 and Part 2

Click here to read the first announcement of Mary Bridget Davies' debut live performance and recording at the iconic Power Station NYC. The recording was also filmed, the release of which is slated for late Fall, 2023. Ms. Davies, who received a Tony nomination for her role as Janis Joplin, is familiar with live recordings. Her performance in A Night With Janis Joplin was captured on film and released by Broadway HD. Read her Grammy interview with Janis' brother Michael Joplin here. 

As announced in Playbill, MBD's first public readings of the Virginia Woolf's classic text, with lyrics by TJ Armand and music by TJ Armand and Mark Berman were at New York City's iconic cabaret spots; Joe's Pub and 54 Below!

The legendary singer headlined Bermuda Festival in 2019 and received rave reviews. The Royal Gazette wrote: "..Armand pulls off a gigantic coup!". Read the full article here. Another rave review from Bernews simply declared "Chaka is a  Goddess!"

The Grammy legends The Manhattan Transfer received a warm welcome and a fabulous review!  TJ's mentor Arif Mardin had worked with the group members throughout the years but this was the first time Armand produced a concert for the legendary group. One of TJ Armand's passions is modern dance and one of his faves had recently passed away in 2018: The legendary Paul Taylor. Armand produced his first modern dance show as a tribute to Mr. Taylor and Paul Taylor 2 was simply irresistible. Read the review here. 

TJ Armand produced 14 shows for the 44 the annual Bermuda Festival. Here are some of the articles written about Armand's tenure: 

1) Broadway veteran to Direct Bermuda Festival  2) Internship Helped Armand To Bring Chaka 

3) When TJ Calls You Just Say Yes

Sadly TJ Armand's dear friend Kathryn Kates passed away on February 15, 2022. Armand cast her for the leading role as Maria Callas in 2019 which was her last long-form live performance on stage, Directed by Albert Cremin. Kates and Armand had also worked together in New York at the developmental readings of Sama. Click here to read one of Kathryn's final interviews talking about Master Class and working with TJ. 

Read the glowing review of Nina Simone Four Women here starring Harriett D. Foy. TJ Armand had cast Harriett D. Foy in Sama's early readings and when he decided to add this amazing play to the lineup for the 44th annual Bermuda Festival, the stage was set for Ms. Foy. The review rightfully states that the themes in the play are as urgent today as they were in 1963. 

Sama, a musical Armand has been working on for a number of years garnered its first residency award from National Sawdust. TJ Armand and Carl Paiva were interviewed about the residency which was also showcased at Joe's Pub and 54 Below in 2016. Read the National Sawdust Article here for more insight on the beginnings of Sama. Click here to read TJ Armand's partner Carl Paiva's interview about developing Armand and Paiva LLC and TJ Armand Music LLC.. Mr. Paiva also talks about his background in the travel industry, Armand's early years and his "genius" visa (E1) and how they formed the partnership.