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Richard Gilman-Opalsky was born in Connecticut in 1973. He spent ten years living in NYC playing drums in various experimental music and freejazz groups, before moving to Springfield, Illinois where he continues to perform, organizes a freejazz and creative music forum, and co-runs Fire&Flux Recordings. --------- I started playing the drums between 8 and 10 years of age. My parents bought me my first kit, a toy drumset with an "Animal" motif from Jim Henson's Muppet Show. Soon thereafter I enrolled for drum lessons with an older man in town, a professional jazz drummer whose first name was Joe and whose last name I may never have known

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New Music From Landrus, Imboden, Crispell & Jormin, Frisell, And More

by Bob Osborne
March 19, 2026

This selection offers a sophisticated journey through the contemporary jazz landscape, balancing the refined elegance of established labels with the bold spirit of independent releases. From expansive orchestral arrangements and intimate live performances to experimental dialogues and vibrant global influences, the playlist captures a diverse array of textures and moods. Whether exploring melodic introspection or energetic ...

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