Osgood can speak with many musical languages and formats from the quintet to the trio and from swinging bop to explosive and lyrical avant garde It is hard to underestimate the influence of drummer ...

The reason why it is so important to musicians and listeners alike that records are released is that they are artistic statements, but also because they document the development of the musicians.

The jazz trio headed by Sam Rivers has a new CD out, Violet Violets (Stunt label). Rivers' horn work is complemented by bassist Ben Street and Danish drummer Kresten Osgood.

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