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Curtis Nowosad

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Curtis Nowosad is a JUNO-nominated, NYC-based jazz drummer, composer, bandleader and educator. Having made his home in Harlem for the last decade, the native of Winnipeg, MB, Canada has established himself as an integral part of the NYC and international jazz scene, both as a bandleader and a sideperson. 

Curtis has played in the bands of many top jazz artists of multiple generations, including Steve Nelson, Jazzmeia Horn, Philip Harper, Brianna Thomas, Craig Harris, Sarah Elizabeth Charles, Marc Cary, Jocelyn Gould, Frank Lacy, Jacques Schwarz-Bart, Bruce Barth, David Berkman, Andrew Renfroe and Braxton Cook, with whom he has toured extensively in Europe and North America. He has also played with four NEA Jazz Masters: Candido Camero, Dave Liebman, Jimmy Owens and Ron Carter, and recorded with a fifth, Kenny Barron. He has led bands at many notable clubs and festivals, including The Blue Note, The Jazz Standard, Smalls, Dizzy’s and every major jazz festival in Canada and several in the US.

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Article: Year in Review

Kerilie McDowall Favorite Jazz Albums of 2025

Read "Kerilie McDowall Favorite Jazz Albums of 2025" reviewed by Kerilie McDowall


It's a long list of inspiring artists this year on the Canadian Best Of 2025 roster. Jazz spirit is in the air. An 11th release from the kaleidoscopic-robed, comedic powerhouse ensemble, saxophone groove favorites the Shuffle Demons, enhanced the year with their beyond-fab 2025 writing.  Funky sax lines interspersed with laughs, fun, and hipster-king attitude make ...

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I Am Doing My Best

Label: La Reserve Records
Released: 2025
Track listing: 1. We Do We (feat. Andrew Renfroe) (7:40) 2. Choices (A Butterfly Breaks Free) [feat. Joanna Majoko] (5:32) 3. Mythologies (The Stories We Tell) [feat. Andrew Renfroe] (4:25) 4. Carry You Home (feat. Joey Landreth & Joanna Majoko) (5:43) 5. Echo Delta (feat. Andrew Renfroe) (6:29) 6. (I’m Learning to Be) Kind [feat. Joanna Majoko] (6:48) 7. No Such Place As Away (feat. Andrew Renfroe) (4:44) 8. The Archer (I Am Doing My Best) [feat. Joey Landreth & Joanna Majoko] (6:20)

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How to Rebuild

Label: Alpha Pup Records
Released: 2025
Track listing: Prologue & Chapter I; Chapter II, Chapter III & Chapter IV; Chapter V & Epilogue.

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I'm Doing My Best

Label: La Reserve
Released: 2025
Track listing: We Do We; Choices (A Butterfly Breaks Free); Mythologies (The Stories We Tell); Carry You Home; Echo Delta; (I'm Learning To Be) Kind; No Such Place As Away; The Archer (I Am Doing My Best);

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Article: Year in Review

Jua Howard's Best Jazz Albums Of 2025

Read "Jua Howard's Best Jazz Albums Of 2025" reviewed by Jua Howard


I'm elated to share my “Best Jazz Albums" list once again!  2025 has been another year of extraordinary music that has kept me inspired, reflective and creatively full.  Even though we've lost musical giants this year such as Jack DeJohnette , Sheila Jordan , Eddie Palmieri and Nancy King; to name a few, the music released ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

The Carole Nelson Trio, Heather Ward, Hi Res Heart, Dom Salvador

Read "The Carole Nelson Trio, Heather Ward, Hi Res Heart, Dom Salvador" reviewed by Cheryl K.


During this week's two-hour program of jazz and improvised music, you'll hear from The Carole Nelson Trio; pianists Frank Carlberg and Dom Salvador; vocalists Heather Ward, Marisa Balistreri, and Michael Mayo; High Res Heart; and saxophonists Collin Sherman and Miguel Zenon. Playlist George Russell & The Living Time Orchestra “Event I: Organic Life on ...

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Carry You Home

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Label: La Reserve Records
Released: 2025
Duration: 5:43

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

New Music from Lorenzo Feliciati, Barend Tromp, T Square, Casiopea, Curtis Nowosad and Henrique Mota

Read "New Music from Lorenzo Feliciati, Barend Tromp, T Square, Casiopea, Curtis Nowosad and Henrique Mota" reviewed by Len Davis


This Week in Fusion & Jazz-Rock: Global Grooves and Bass-Driven Brilliance We're diving into some exciting new music from across the globe, starting with fresh releases from Italian bassist Lorenzo Feliciati and Dutch odd tempo groove master Barend Tromp. From Japan, we've got vibrant new tracks from jazz-fusion legends T-Square and Casiopea keeping the genre alive ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

New Music From Manson, Thompson, Hersch, Nowosad & More

Read "New Music From Manson, Thompson, Hersch, Nowosad & More" reviewed by Bob Osborne


A number of examples of the crossover between jazz and other genres are on display in this show. Classical music, the blues, funk and progressive rock are featured all fitting seamlessly into the jazz world. In addition there is a look at the second tranche of re-releases of Ivo Perelman's massive catalogue on Leo Records.


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