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Greg Osby on Minimalism and the Evolution of Modern Jazz

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From St. Louis to the World Stage: Greg Osby shares how growing up surrounded by live music in St. Louis bars and his mother's record distribution job shaped his non-biased appreciation for all genres of music.

The "Mad Clown Music" Revelation: A candid conversation with his sister led Osby to completely rethink his compositional approach, resulting in his 2023 album Minimalism.

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  • Greg Osby "Minimalism" from Minimalism (Inner Circle Music) 00:00
  • Greg Osby "Thank You for Your Time" from Minimalism (Inner Circle Music)

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