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Tag Archives: improvisation
Book Review: ‘If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face?: My Adventures in the Art and Science of Relating and Communicating’ by Alan Alda
In 'If I Understood You Would I Have This Look on My Face' Alan Alda tells us communication is key, but understanding how to communicate shows you the lock.
Read More »Music Review: George Benson – Guitar Man
Relaxed, tasteful, and melodic jazz by one the genre's guitar greats.
Read More »Music Review: Chick Corea / Stefano Bollani – Orvieto
Outstanding two-piano improvisation.
Read More »Music Review: Francois Couturier – Tarkovsky Quartet
Part three of Couturier's tribute to Andrei Tarkovsky.
Read More »Music Review: Craig Taborn – Avenging Angel
A masterful display of solo improvisation.
Read More »Book Review: Instant Poetry (Just Add Words) by Larry Berger
The author improvised these poems onstage as part of an audience participation free verse sets at coffee houses in Los Angeles.
Read More »Music Review: Thelonious Monk – Monk’s Music
Classic session featuring stirring piano work from Monk and tenor solos by Coleman Hawkins.
Read More »Music Review: Hailey Niswanger – Confeddie
Straight-ahead jazz from an exciting young saxophonist.
Read More »Music Review: Helio Alves – Musica
An excellent set of Latin-inflected piano jazz.
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