Jazz Articles about Greg Osby

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Greg Osby: Banned in New York

by AAJ Staff
March 1, 1999

Greg Osby is a student. He’s analyzed the Charlie Parker live tapes, looking them over for what makes them tick. He records his own shows on minidisc, to hear what he’s doing, to try to improve it. These tracks, from a couple of 1997 dates at Sweet Basil, show him as he is, and everything about this (from the live sound to the “raw” graphics) seems to say “Ignore the package – hear the music.” He is right – this ...

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Greg Osby: Zero

by Glenn Astarita
January 1, 1999

“Zero” represents Greg Osby’s 3rd release for Blue Note records and perhaps his finest recording to date. Osby’s inaugural Blue Note release “Art Forum” sported a 360-degree turn for this artist. Having been a long time collaborator with Steve Coleman and Cassandra Wilson in the “Mbase” days, Osby subsequently turned his creative juices towards Hip-Hop and the results were less than satisfying. “Art Forum” was a stylish entry into the modern jazz scene and re-established Osby as a major talent ...

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Greg Osby: Banned in New York

by Glenn Astarita
January 1, 1999

“Banned in New York” is Greg Osby’s 4th Blue Note release and was recorded live at an undisclosed venue in New York City. A surprisingly good recording considering the lone piece of equipment was a “mini-disk recorder” placed on a table in front of the band. Nevertheless, Osby and his exceptional band flaunt their range of musical gifts on this fast paced up-beat excursion.

Osby’s original composition “13th Floor” opens the set in glowing fashion. Pianist Jason Moran sets the ...