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Sam Ospovat
Sam Ospovat (b. July 26, 1978, Lincoln, Nebraska) is a drummer, percussionist, composer, and improviser whose work crosses jazz, experimental rock, modern classical, and new music. His multi-faceted career—spanning diverse performance settings, deep formal training, and bold compositions—showcases him as a distinctive voice in contemporary percussion and experimental music. His work as a leader, sideman, and educator reflects a deep commitment to sonic exploration and rhythmic innovation. Ospovat is featured in the new Lydia Lunch Documentary “Artists: Depression, Anxiety and Rage,” and appeared in the 2005 Cecil Taylor documentary “All the Notes.” He has worked with some of the most innovative players in contemporary music including Angelica Sanchez, John Hébert, Terry Riley, Ches Smith, Ava Mendoza, Matt Mitchell, Tuneyards, Brandon Seabrook, Bill McHenry, Kim Cass, Tim Dahl, Willie Winant, Raoul Björkenheim, Jaime Branch, Mikko Innanen, Weasel Walter and Mat Maneri.
Awards
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Recorded music for Paris Review podcast and album of poems by Pulitzer‑winner Yusef Komunyakaa.
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Performed at UN One Planet Summit (NYC, 2018).
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Composer and electronic-augmented percussionist.
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Member of LaGuardia High School dance faculty since 2016.
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The Angelica Sanchez Nonet: Nighttime Creatures
by Angelo Leonardi
Pubblicato dalla Pyroclastic Records, Nighttime Creatures è il magistrale debutto del nonet della pianista Angelica Sanchez, organico che riunisce alcuni protagonisti della scene musicali di New York, Los Angeles e San Francisco: i sassofonisti Chris Speed e Michael Attias, il clarinettista Ben Goldberg, il cornettista Kenny Warren, il trombettista Thomas Heberer, il chitarrista Omar Tamez, il contrabbassista John Hébert e il batterista Sam Ospovat. Trasferitasi nel 1994 a New York da Phoenix (Arizona), Angelica è parte dell'Exploding ...
Continue ReadingBrandon Seabrook: Die Trommel Fatale
by Vincenzo Roggero
Brandon Seabrook è personaggio che non passa inosservato. Che metta la sua arte al servizio di gruppi altrui o scenda in campo con la sua musica il marchio di fabbrica è impresso a fuoco nelle corde degli strumenti utilizzati. Chitarra e banjo si trasformano nelle sue mani in carboni ardenti che danno fuoco a tutto quello che incontrano, che spiazzano, destabilizzano, demoliscono, ricompongono. Se il Seabrook Power Plant -con due splendidi CD all'attivo -è la formazione che marca il territorio, ...
Continue ReadingTon Trio: The Way
by Mark Corroto
Tasting just one slice of the musical pie that is Aram Shelton, one finds him in his Bay area trio with bassist Kurt Kotheimer and drummer Sam Ospovat. His Ton Trio makes a jazz sound reminiscent of a '60s venture into The New Thing, yet favors a very melodic writing.The saxophonist gained fame in Chicago in groups including Dragons 1976, Arrive, Grey Ghost, Fast Citizens, and Rapid Croche. His California music has been found in the bands Flockterkit, ...
Continue Reading”…prismatic, oddly seductive…inspired by the 12-tone modern classical composers, the snarled energies of math rock and the rough-riding vigor of jazz improvising.” NYTimes
”…Sam Ospovat has joined the ranks of forward-looking drummer/composers like Ches Smith, Kate Gentile, Dan Weiss, and Tyshawn Sorey: artists who are fearlessly going against the jazz grain.” JAZZTIMES
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Nighttime Creatures
From: Nighttime CreaturesBy Sam Ospovat
The Perils of Self Betterment
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