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Portland Oregon’s jazz scene is very fluid. I am often asked to sit in with other local musicians at their events. Likewise, other local musicians sit in at my events. The engaging client, nature and scope of the specific event, and scheduling availability of very talented Portland musicians dictate the composition of the band at any particular event. Regardless, if I am being asked to sit in with another band, or inviting musicians to sit in with me, I am always playing with the very best musicians within Portland’s jazz community!
As an endorser of Drum Workshop Inc. (http://www.dwdrums.com/), the Avedis Zildjian Company (http://www.zildjian.com/EN-US/home.ad2), and Pro-Mark Corporation (http://www.promark-stix.com/), I am a featured clinician nationwide. In a collaboration with artists that include Catone Lyle (Percussion), Al Criado (Bass), and Neal Grandstaff (Guitar and Vocals), I am currently recording a live CD at two of Portland’s premier jazz clubs that will be released during early 2007. I hope to share my skill set with you at one of my drum clinics, or entertain you at one of my live shows, soon!
Life is shorter than it should be. Don’t get so caught up in the details of living that you forget about the magic of "Life". Enjoy America’s number one musical art form the way it should be celebrated - LIVE!
Regards,
- Donny
p.s. I would like to thank my friend Matt Stanley (http://www.smilingdogmusic.com) for his assistance in establishing and maintaining this web site.
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PLEASE READ: DO NOT BUY TRACKS FROM SNOCAP OFF OF THIS PAGE. THIS LINK WAS PUT ON THIS PAGE WITHOUT AUTHORITY AND IS NOT ENDORSED BY MEL TORME’S ESTATE, DONNY OSBORNE MUSIC OR POLTUN ENTERTAINMENT GROUP.
TO BUY DONNY’S NEW CD PLEASE VISIT CDBABY. THANK YOU.
Influences
With regards to drumming, I can’t pick just one drummer that influenced me. There is no doubt that Buddy Rich greatly influenced me, but he was influenced by William Henry “Chick” Webb, who was in turn influenced by others before him. What ever I say behind the kit probably has been said by one of the drumming greats before me at some point in space and time. The art of playing drums is to voice my perspective on what others have said.
There are many non-drummers that influence me as well. Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington’s enormous contribution of compositions to the jazz musical art form; the brilliant music that was created in the face of personal adversity by Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk. All of these artists, and more, were very driven individuals. They played because they loved what they were doing. In spite of any obstacle that may have prevented them from pursuing their passion, they never decided to turn their back on the art form and go do something else for a living.
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HELLO FANS, FRIENDS, DRUM JUNKIES & MS SURFERS: Steve Poltun here. I am Donny's agent and pretty much respond to the info passed along on this page. You can also contact me at steve@poltunentertainment.com with something specific and detailed that Donny should see or you feel should know about. I will pass along info, however FAN MAIL, AUTOGRAPHS, etc should be held off until you see him live at a show. If you purchase "Live At Tony Starlight's" directly from my office I will make every effort to get your copy personalized and signed. Thanks and Regards- Poltun Entertainment Group....
Donny Osborne, Buddy Rich's protégé, began playing drums at the age of four and was hailed as a "Drum Wizard" and "Drum Prodigy" by Chicago newspapers. By age 13, he was performing and touring the U.S. with Buddy Rich and his band. In the early 70's, Donny joined Mel Torme on the road and continued to play, record and tour with him for more than 23 years. He has also backed jazz luminaries like Sarah Vaughan and Peggy Lee, and performed with famed percussionists Steve Allen and Gene Krupa.
Live at Rob Cook's Vintage Drum Show, Chicago, IL 2007
Live in Portland at Jazz Festival with trio and vocalist
To purchase the Donny Osborne CD "Live At Tony Starlight's" go to
Donny is featured in the current issue of CLASSIC DRUMMER
Donny Osborne and Poltun Entertainment Group support Bill Ludwig III's magazine NSMD. Check it out.
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Donny speaks about his relationship with Mel Torme and Buddy Rich.
DONNY WILL BE APPEARING IN L.A. DURING LABOR DATE WEEKEND AT THIS GREAT FESTIVAL.
Child Prodigy, Buddy Rich Protege and Mel Torme Drummer for over 25 years DONNY OSBORNE will be at the Chicago Drum Show in St. Charles and at Fizz's in Chicago this weekend and next Monday. Go to www. rebeats. com, www. fizzchicago. com and www. donnyosborne. com for further details. See you at the shows.
Buddy Rich protege, Mel Torme drummer for over 23 years DONNY OSBORNE will be appearing at the CHICAGO DRUM SHOW in ST. CHARLES, IL on Sunday, May 18th at 10:30 AM & 2 PM. Visit www. rebeats. com for further info
I had a great time Saturday at Arrivederci. Hope we can do it again soon. I'm glad to have finally met and played with Ellen White. It was nice meeting Mike Snyder too... thanks for calling him up to play...
friday nite and saturday nite, both amazing. but can you please move your set a 3rd time just a little more to the right...keep going. hey, move more to the left. great. now, can you move it again to the right. great. ok, now we're ready to... hey, donny, can you move your drums again, alittle to the left...no right...great! thx.
Donny would like to take this opportunity to thank all the great folks at CLASSIC DRUMMER for the feature interview in their current issue. Thanks also to BENNETT DRUM STUDIOS for his upcoming appearance on Jan 19th. Also thanks so much to MIKE JAMES for his assistance in launching Donny's website (DONNYOSBORNE.COM) and his podcast interview (MIKEJAMESJAZZ.COM). The Chicago Drum Show is in our near future. May 17th & 18th in St. Charles, IL. Donny will conduct a clinic and master classes. He will also be avail for photo ops, CD sales (Live At Tony Starlight's, also avail at CDBABY) and signings at the POLTUN ENTERTAINMENT GROUP BOOTH. For more info on this great show and it's producer ROBBIE COOK go to REBEATS.COM.
I'd like to personally thank Mike James www.mikejamesjazz.com and Cathy Rich for their support. Mike- Great work and I hope that your audience enjoys the interview, music and pictures....As you mentioned in the Podcast, Donny will be at Donn Bennett's Drum Studio in WA (1/19/08) and on a mini-tour with CHASE REVISITED in May '08 (starting 5/17/08). Also, he will be featured in the next issue of CLASSIC DRUMMER and his CD is now avail at CDBABY. Lots of good things in the works and I will keep your audience informed through my contact with you. Good Luck and Regards from the Windy City (cold too) West Loop Downtown Chi Town. Steve
Donny Osborne CD "Live At Tony Starlight's" is ready to ship You can order directly from me for $15 retail plus shipping. Email me with your orders at steve@poltunentertainment.com or call (866) 490-3180. CD BABY will also carry this shortly at the same price. DO NOT DOWNLOAD AND/OR BUY TRACKS FROM THIS PAGE AS DONNY OR MEL TORME'S ESTATE HAVE NOT AUTHORIZED SNOCAP TO SELL TRACKS OFF OF THE LISTED ALBUM. WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF FINDING THIS INDIVIDUAL AND HAVING THIS PROCESS REMOVED
Donny's new CD "Live at Tony Starlight's" will be officially released at Tony's club in Portland, OR on Thursday, November 15th...The CD will be available at Donny's clinics, leader dates, drum shops, drum shows and online at CD BABY. Retail priced at $15. Also, please buy a copy of the next CLASSIC DRUMMER. Donny's in depth interview with lots of fun archived pix.
Wow - I had an absolute blast Friday night playing with you. Thanks for making my band sound so good! That was by far the best rhythm section I've had the privelege to be able to work with in a long time. I can't wait to do it again!!!
Donny speaks about his relationship with Mel Torme and Buddy Rich.
