Curtis Nowosad: Jazz Musician in New York

About Curtis Nowosad

Curtis Nowosad is a jazz drummer and improviser heard on New York City bandstands, including Bar Bayeux. His work moves between straight-ahead swing and freer forms, with a grounding in soul-jazz pulse and ensemble timing. He has performed with Wayne Tucker, Miles Tucker, David Linard, and Tamir Shmerling in small-group settings that leave room for open conversation. Nowosad’s playing favors clarity over spectacle, using touch and dynamics to shape the group’s direction.