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October 2023: An Improvised Paradise

by Pat Youngspiel
October 11, 2023

The Angelica Sanchez Nonet Nighttime Creatures Pyroclastic Records 2023 One rarely gets to hear the contra-alto clarinet--an instrument mainly developed in the 20th century with a range extending downwards to the lower E-flat (concert G-flat), sometimes even a D or a C. On the introductory title cut of Nighttime Creatures, however, ...

Song of the Day

The Perils of Self Betterment

July 29, 2023

Album: Brutalovechamp
By Brandon Seabrook
Label: Pyroclastic Records
Released: 2023
Duration: 4:28

About Sam Ospovat

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Musician

Sam Ospovat

Born: July 26, 1978

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.

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Ride Angles

By Sam Ospovat

Label: Skirl Records
Released: 2019
Track listing: Off the Shelf Self (head voice), Beynon's Bounce (chest voice), The Martian Way, Rancune, Trans Life, 3-Levels, Kim's Line

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Brandee Younger, Alexi Tuomarila, Fabian Almazan & More New Jazz

by Ludovico Granvassu
June 11, 2019

From tributes to past masters to new perspectives, acoustic to electronic, the new and upcoming releases we play this week show the wide-range of today's creative scene. Happy listening! Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Brandee Younger “Games" Soul Awakening (Self-released) 0:17 Host talks 5:54 ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Art Ensemble of Chicago, Marilyn Mazur, Echoes of Zoo and More

by Ludovico Granvassu
March 19, 2019

New releases keep coming at an exciting place and Mondo Jazz obliges, sharing tons of exicting new releases, in particular celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Art Ensemble of Chicago and its spiritual offspring as well as some great European projects. Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 ...

Article: Out and About: The Super Fans

Meet Jacob Cartwright

by Tessa Souter and Andrea Wolper
August 6, 2018

Our August Super Fan is a visual artist with a special affinity for improvisational music, which has spilled over into his jazz-themed painting series. In jazz, as in art, Jacob Cartwright values the past while embracing the forward momentum of the new. Plus he's really “down with the jazz cats"--read on to see what we mean! ...

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Die Trommel Fatale

By Brandon Seabrook

Label: New Atlantis Records
Released: 2017
Track listing: Clangorous Vistas; Emotional Cleavage; Abscessed Pettifogger; Shamans Never R.S.V.P.; Litany of Turncoats; The Greatest Bile Pt.1; The Greatest Bile Pt.2; Rhizomatic; Quickstep Grotesquerie; Beautiful Flowers.

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