THE JDA PROJECT
5 piece band, multi-instrumentalists, combination of original music and classic rock covers
a more dramatic piece
SoundClick artist THE JDA PROJECT presents "A BIT OF DRAMA", a remarkable release in the Classic Rock genre. THE JDA PROJECT demonstrates a clear artistic voice throughout. The arrangement unfolds with a natural ease, guiding the listener through a more immersive experience. THE JDA PROJECT continues to build a Classic Rock catalog on SoundClick, one of the longest-running platforms for independent artists.
a demo inspired by 4 sticks, led zeppelin
Independent artist THE JDA PROJECT drops "Bud and Clusters", a Classic Rock track on SoundClick. There is an authenticity to the performance that draws the listener in. The arrangement unfolds with a natural ease, guiding the listener through a more immersive experience. Discover "Bud and Clusters" and the rest of the JDA PROJECT discography on SoundClick.
Discover this Classic Rock track.
SoundClick artist THE JDA PROJECT presents "THE 'A THING", a remarkable release in the Classic Rock genre. The production choices feel intentional, giving the track a distinct character. This is a remarkable offering in this genre from this independent artist. THE JDA PROJECT continues to build a Classic Rock catalog on SoundClick, one of the longest-running platforms for independent artists.
and another demo from the upcoming project
Independent artist THE JDA PROJECT drops "2-1", a Classic Rock track on SoundClick. It provides textures that deepen the overall emotional resonance. The track delivers a memorable listening experience in this genre, and effortlessly connects with the listener. Find more from THE JDA PROJECT on SoundClick, a platform built for independent music discovery.
new demos the project is gonna happen after 15 years.
SoundClick artist THE JDA PROJECT presents "1-1", a remarkable release in the Classic Rock genre. It is the kind of track that finds the right moment to make itself heard. The arrangement unfolds with a natural ease, guiding the listener through a more immersive experience. THE JDA PROJECT is an independent artist on SoundClick, releasing Classic Rock music directly to fans worldwide.
- freestyling over a beat
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- remixing or use audio samples
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Joel Pirard has been playing, writing, and recording original rock music for years, as a guitarist, bassist and keyboardist. Don Pitz is JDA's primary lead vocalist. He also plays keyboards, guitar, bass, and percussion.
Arno Tietje is the primary lead guitarist in The JDA Project. Arno also sings, plays bass, percussion, lap steel guitar, and harmonica.
The JDA Project has released 5 CDs, A Fine TIme, Through A Moving Window, Syzygy, Dropstones and the live For the Sake of the Song.
NEWS UPDATE!
LARRY LIPSHUTZ, our former bassist has returned to the fold, and brings along his long his cohort ANDY OROS, ON DRUMS. WE WILL HAVE PROFILE INFO SOON!
Joel knew Don, and Joel knew Arno. They recorded separately and together for years, worked in bands together, Joel And Don in Anthem and Alaska; Joel and Arno in The Alienz. When the three got together , something magical happened.
The band started as a fun recording project, doing about 20 Beatles songs, which prompted us write together., eventually creating A FINE TIME.
D: I spent a lot of time playing in rock clubs in the area, especially New Jersey, which is how I met these guys.
J: I played with Don in two other bands, Alaska and Anthem, in 1981 and 1983 respectively, and occasionally recorded with him for fun. I met Arno in 1985, when I joined The Aliens, an avante-guard, Talking Heads-Squeeze type of original band. When The Aliens folded in 1987, Arno and I kept in touch. We recorded with Don around this time for the first time. Two of those songs will appear in brand new arrangements on "Through A Moving Window " These early sessions planted the seeds, although it was years before we came together as The JDA Project. I guess I'm sort of the 'pivot' man.
A: We all respected each other's musical talents in and out of bands and got along so well that an association at some point seemed logical. There are many tracks that Joel and I recorded together that may someday get reworked in The JDA Project manner. "Carry It Through" was one recorded for the first time right after The Aliens broke up.
With Erwin Brea on bass, and Chris Scott on drums and vocals, the band made their live debut at the famous venue KENNY'S CASTAWAYS in NYC in 2005 and a return engagement soon followed. However, Erwin left the band to pursue other things. Larry Lipshutz joined up on bass shortly afterward, has left the band as of 2019.
Ron Cook took over the drumming in THE JDA PROJECT in 2007 when Chris left due to illness, and remained with the band until Chris's return. Robbie Offerman came into the fold after Chris left in 2013 and has since left the band.
The JDA Project has released 6 CDs, A Fine TIme, Through A Moving Window, Syzygy, Dropstones and the live For the Sake of the Song, and JDA LIVE AT KENNY'S 10/15/2005
JAMES TAYLOR, DRUMS & DEREK GRAHAM, BASS have left The JDA PROJECT effective 3-16-2025. We with them the best of success in their future projects
More news to come with respect to a new lineup
YES, Evorlution Concerts, The Boston Show!
Kenny's Castaways, MontClair Stage, Images, Fiesta Cancun, Olive's, Cornwall 4th of July Concert, Veterans Field Art Festival, many private shows, and The Wagon Wheel Bergenfield
The Who, The Beatles, Genesis, Procol Harum, Pink Floyd, Alan Parsons, Cream, The Moody Blues.
FENDER, ROLAND, GIBSON, YAMAHA, EPIPHONE, LUDWIG, ALESIS, CASCIO, KORG, MARSHALL, MUCH MORE