Jeff Cosgrove Quintet

The Jeff Cosgrove Quintet presents a concert built around new compositions by drummer Jeff Cosgrove, emphasizing improvisation, musical development, and expressive interaction. The music draws inspiration from Ornette Coleman’s Double Quartet and the ensemble Old & New Dreams, combining clear, simple rhythmic structures with room for the musicians to explore.

Cosgrove is known for an abstract, texture-focused approach to drumming and has performed with ensembles and collaborators including Matthew Shipp, William Parker, Jeff Lederer, John Medeski, Ivo Perelman, Scott Robinson, Ken Filiano, Noah Preminger, and Kim Cass. The project’s development is supported by a Maryland State Arts Council Creativity Grant. The quintet previously performed at An die Musik Live in April 2026.

When: Saturday, October 24, 2026

Showtime: 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time

Venue: An die Musik Live, 409 N. Charles St., Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Attendance: In-person concert

Lineup: Jeff Cosgrove on drums, Dave Ballou on trumpet, Darryl Brenzel on alto saxophone, John Lee on guitar, and Tom Teasley on percussion

Tickets: In-person admission is $25, or $10 for full-time students with valid identification. A $1.50 fee applies.

Streaming: Online access costs $15. The streaming link is provided 15 minutes before the performance and remains active through October 31, 2026.

Recording: In-person attendees receive a link to the concert recording, available for viewing for one week.

Ticketing note: Advance ticket sales end one hour before the performance. Remaining tickets may be available at the door.

Sponsorship: Concert sponsorships cost $300 and include 10 tickets, reserved front-row seating, and an onstage acknowledgment. Sponsors may invite guests or save the tickets for use at concerts during the following year. Larger donations receive additional benefits.

Donations: Additional donations are welcome.

Project background: The quintet is centered on Cosgrove’s original compositions, which are designed to encourage collective musical growth and improvisational expression. His playing has been described as prioritizing attentive listening, color, and texture over simply providing a conventional rhythmic engine.