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Peter Kogan

Just Before Midnight

Koganote Records
Release Date: June 3, 2022

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A Neon Jazz Interview with Minneapolis-based Veteran Jazz Drummer Peter Kogan
Song Without A Word (2020)
1 Pow, Pow, Pow, Pow — Yeah! quintet 5:55  
2 Just Before Midnight (Etude #3) septet 7:26  
3 Owed To J.C. (Ode To John Coltrane) quartet 1 8:14  
4 Isle Of Kai septet 8:58  
5 ...And Another Thing (Etude #1) quintet 6:04  
6 I Dream of Danny Playing Guitar quartet 2 6:20  
7 Hindsight sextet 5:43  
8 “The Winter Of Our Discontent” (Etude #2) septet 7:09  
9 Song Without A Word Dominic Cheli, solo piano 4:59  
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With Just Before Midnight, his fourth album since 2013, the constantly evolving and very productive drummer-composer Peter Kogan delivers another far- ranging feast of originals (and a knowing arrangement of Cedar Walton’s classic Hindsight). All the qualities that made Kogan’s previous albums attractive — sophisticated-yet-accessible compositions, great players and soloists, and just enough quirkiness to make it interesting and fun — are here again, in abundance.

Kogan is the rare percussionist who has been able to travel back and forth between jazz, rock, and blues idioms and the classical world. He jobbed around New York City with jazz, rock, and blues bands (along the way backing up blues masters Lightnin’ Hopkins, Floyd Jones, and Honeyboy Edwards, and gigging with the Larry Elgart Orchestra) but could also stand behind a set of timpani in a concert hall with a major symphony orchestra. This kind of versatility — and crossover — is quite exceptional for a percussionist.

  • Peter Kogan presents a revolving cast of characters every month at Metronome Brewery / Jazz Police
    Posted At: November 26, 2023
    Jazz Police - Andrea Canter writes….November was busy on the Twin Cities jazz scene although for various reasons, I got to fewer gigs than usual. My highlights included JT Bates Quartet (The Dakota, November 1);  Maud Hixson and Rick Carlson’s “Pre-Songbook ” show (Dunsmore Room, November 4); Bobby Commodore’s Classic Quartet (The Dakota, November 13); Joyce Lyons’ tribute to Carmen McRae (Dunsmore Roo...

  • Courtney Pine's Global Podcast features: Peter Kogan's 'Pow, Pow, Pow, Pow'
    Posted At: March 17, 2023
    Courtney’s playing refreshingly cool new jazzy vibes for you to work, rest and play to! Jam-packed full of new releases and plenty of fun, including many of the artists introducing their own tracks! This week drum swing, joyous black girl magic, brand new music from SHAKTI, big love from the ACT label, music & architecture, and full-on blooz!        Courtney's traversed the planet an...

  • On 'Just Before Midnight' Peter Kogan introduces us to amazing musicians and stunning compositions / Musicalmemoirs
    Posted At: August 30, 2022
    With Just Before Midnight, his fourth album since 2013, the constantly evolving and very productive drummer-composer Peter Kogan delivers another far- ranging feast of originals (and a knowing arrangement of Cedar Walton’s classic Hindsight). All the qualities that made Kogan’s previous albums attractive — sophisticated-yet-accessible compositions, great players and soloists, and just enough quirkiness to m...

  • Peter Kogan's 'Just Before Midnight' is a series of trips to a variety of destinations, and it's worth taking the whole tour! / JAZZ NEWS
    Posted At: August 16, 2022
    JAZZ NEWS writes….With Just Before Midnight, his fourth album since 2013, the constantly evolving and very productive drummer-composer Peter Kogan delivers another far- ranging feast of originals (and a knowing arrangement of Cedar Walton's classic Hindsight). All the qualities that made Kogan's previous albums attractive — sophisticated-yet-accessible compositions, great players and soloists, and just enou...

  • Longtime Minnesota drummer Peter Kogan releases; Just Before Midnight / Times Standard
    Posted At: June 23, 2022
    The Times Standard writes… Drummer Peter Kogan has released a new recording, “Just Before Midnight,” The music on this album emerged during lockdown, much of it rehearsed and performed outdoors when indoor gatherings were impossible. It offers a range of reactions, from protest and resistance to reassurance and compassion, and even a musical escape to the tropics.Kogan, symphonic timpanist, jazz drummer, ro...

  • Peter Kogan chats about 'Just Before Midnight' with Neon Jazz
    Posted At: June 22, 2022
    With Just Before Midnight, his fourth album since 2013, the constantly evolving and very productive drummer-composer Peter Kogan delivers another far- ranging feast of originals (and a knowing arrangement of Cedar Walton’s classic Hindsight). All the qualities that made Kogan’s previous albums attractive — sophisticated-yet-accessible compositions, great players and soloists, and just enough quirkiness to m...
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