March 6th @ Cornelia Street Cafe

[Steve Reynolds]

Kresten Osgood is a drummer that I looked up on you tube and he looks like he is really something

Looked him up as he is booked as a leader with the following musicians in the quintet:

Herb Robertson - trumpet

Mat Maneri - viola

Ed Schuller - bass

Randy Peterson - drums

Lordy Lordy

Then a quartet with Michael Blake on tenor, Charles Burnham on violin, Alex Blake on bass and Osgood on drums

One of the first cannot miss shows for me for the year.

That drummer I saw on video WITH Randy Peterson?!?!?

With Herb Robertson?

Plus that quartet sounds like a burning monster unit

Fwiw also some wonderful shows coming up at the club including 2/28 Nasheet Waits with Darius Jones, David Virelles and Mark Helias

Edited February 14, 2014 by Steve Reynolds

[.:.impossible]

That's one hell of an introduction!

[Steve Reynolds]

Up for those in the NYC area who might be interested in what looks like a very interesting and intense two sets this Thurday night.

Will be my first time seeing two drummers in the great little room.

I do wonder how they gonna fit the two kits.

Say hi - I will be first in line......

Edited March 3, 2014 by Steve Reynolds

[Steve Reynolds]

Bad news is that Randy Peterson hurt his wrist and could not play.

Good news is Mat and Herb Robertson were spectacular with Mat's improvisation during the second piece as dynamic and skronky as all get out. Pure genius.

Bad news is that the first set/band played only 40 or maybe 45 minutes

Good news is that Charles Burnham is amazing playing a whole different sort of fiddle that Maneri and also sang a stunning Little Red Rooster

Best news is I saw the GREAT Alex Blake for the first time in about 15 years and I forgot what a unique energetic force he is. Pure Sui Generis and the small crowd loved him as did I

Kresten Osgood is a wonderful drummer and a howl and a spirit I'll never forget!