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fromArtforum
23 hours ago
Music production

Brandon Lopez

Brandon López's innovative bass techniques and collaborations create unique soundscapes that reaffirm the cultural significance of the African diaspora.
fromLondon Jazz News
8 months ago
Music

Alexander Hawkins & Sofia Jernberg - 'Musho'

Hawkins and Jernberg's collaboration merges various cultural traditions, embodying themes of displacement, home, and identity through innovative improvisation.
fromConsequence
1 week ago
Music

Mining Metal: Best Underground Metal Albums of April 2025

The article explores the interconnectedness of puzzles, prose, and music, emphasizing how they reflect and shape human perception.
fromPitchfork
8 months ago
Music

Terry Riley: Descending Moonshine Dervishes

Descending Moonshine Dervishes showcases an evolution in Riley's sound, merging just intonation and improvisational techniques to create a unique musical experience.
fromLondon Jazz News
8 months ago
London music

Art Baden - 'How Much Of It Is Real?'

Art Baden's debut album showcases his unique voice, influenced by experiences and mentorship from jazz legends, while exploring diverse musical territories.
fromArtforum
23 hours ago
Music production

Brandon Lopez

Brandon López's innovative bass techniques and collaborations create unique soundscapes that reaffirm the cultural significance of the African diaspora.
fromLondon Jazz News
8 months ago
Music

Alexander Hawkins & Sofia Jernberg - 'Musho'

Hawkins and Jernberg's collaboration merges various cultural traditions, embodying themes of displacement, home, and identity through innovative improvisation.
fromConsequence
1 week ago
Music

Mining Metal: Best Underground Metal Albums of April 2025

The article explores the interconnectedness of puzzles, prose, and music, emphasizing how they reflect and shape human perception.
fromPitchfork
8 months ago
Music

Terry Riley: Descending Moonshine Dervishes

Descending Moonshine Dervishes showcases an evolution in Riley's sound, merging just intonation and improvisational techniques to create a unique musical experience.
fromLondon Jazz News
8 months ago
London music

Art Baden - 'How Much Of It Is Real?'

Art Baden's debut album showcases his unique voice, influenced by experiences and mentorship from jazz legends, while exploring diverse musical territories.
more#music
#jazz
SF music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Kamasi Washington review hip-hop and P-funk inform an outrageously joyful set

Kamasi Washington's concert elevates the spirit of collective musical expression and joy through extended jazz improvisations.
fromPitchfork
1 month ago
Berlin music

Nels Cline: Consentrik Quartet

Nels Cline's evolution as a musician reflects his diverse influences and innovative collaborations in jazz and new music.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
France news

Barre Phillips obituary

Barre Phillips revolutionized the role of the jazz bassist with his improvisational mastery and technical ingenuity, captivating audiences through unexpected musical thoughts.
fromFuncheap
1 week ago
San Francisco

Jazz at the Make-Out: Evangelista Quintet (Album Release), Bafus/Raskin/Johnston Trio

Jazz at the Make-Out Room features innovative performances and the release of Karl Evangelista's new album.
Event highlights include diverse collaborations among Bay Area's top musicians.
fromThe Wire Magazine - Adventures In Modern Music
1 week ago
Berlin music

Read an extract from Peter Brotzmann: Free-Jazz, Revolution And The Politics Of Improvisation - The Wire

Peter Brötzmann shares a rich emotional connection with Albert Ayler's music, acknowledging both similarity and distinct paths in their improvisational styles.
SF music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Kamasi Washington review hip-hop and P-funk inform an outrageously joyful set

Kamasi Washington's concert elevates the spirit of collective musical expression and joy through extended jazz improvisations.
fromPitchfork
1 month ago
Berlin music

Nels Cline: Consentrik Quartet

Nels Cline's evolution as a musician reflects his diverse influences and innovative collaborations in jazz and new music.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
France news

Barre Phillips obituary

Barre Phillips revolutionized the role of the jazz bassist with his improvisational mastery and technical ingenuity, captivating audiences through unexpected musical thoughts.
fromFuncheap
1 week ago
San Francisco

Jazz at the Make-Out: Evangelista Quintet (Album Release), Bafus/Raskin/Johnston Trio

Jazz at the Make-Out Room features innovative performances and the release of Karl Evangelista's new album.
Event highlights include diverse collaborations among Bay Area's top musicians.
fromThe Wire Magazine - Adventures In Modern Music
1 week ago
Berlin music

Read an extract from Peter Brotzmann: Free-Jazz, Revolution And The Politics Of Improvisation - The Wire

Peter Brötzmann shares a rich emotional connection with Albert Ayler's music, acknowledging both similarity and distinct paths in their improvisational styles.
more#jazz
#comedy
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

"Shrinking" star Damon Wayans Jr. Opened Up About That Hilarious Vibrator Scene With Jessica Williams

Damon Wayans Jr. brings his improvisational skills to the AppleTV+ series Shrinking, showcasing strong comedic chemistry with his co-star.
fromFuncheap
2 months ago
Mission District

$5 Off: "The Ritual" Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)

'The Ritual' is a unique, interactive comedy show where audience stories contribute to the performance.
fromeverout.com
3 months ago
Portland

The Best Things To Do in Portland This Month: February 2025

Upcoming queer comedy event 'Small Fruits' offers fun interactions for singles and couples alike.
Nikki Glaser will perform her unique style of humor in Portland, appealing to fans of candid comedy.
fromFuncheap
8 months ago
San Francisco

HellaSecret "Crowd Work" Comedy Monday Nights (SF)

Hellasecret Comedy Night features spontaneous comedy performances tailored to audience input.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner improvised as Timon and Pumbaa on 'Mufasa: The Lion King'

The majority of Timon and Pumbaa's lines in 'Mufasa: The Lion King' were improvisational, showcasing the comedic chemistry of Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen.
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

"Shrinking" star Damon Wayans Jr. Opened Up About That Hilarious Vibrator Scene With Jessica Williams

Damon Wayans Jr. brings his improvisational skills to the AppleTV+ series Shrinking, showcasing strong comedic chemistry with his co-star.
fromFuncheap
2 months ago
Mission District

$5 Off: "The Ritual" Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)

'The Ritual' is a unique, interactive comedy show where audience stories contribute to the performance.
fromeverout.com
3 months ago
Portland

The Best Things To Do in Portland This Month: February 2025

Upcoming queer comedy event 'Small Fruits' offers fun interactions for singles and couples alike.
Nikki Glaser will perform her unique style of humor in Portland, appealing to fans of candid comedy.
fromFuncheap
8 months ago
San Francisco

HellaSecret "Crowd Work" Comedy Monday Nights (SF)

Hellasecret Comedy Night features spontaneous comedy performances tailored to audience input.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner improvised as Timon and Pumbaa on 'Mufasa: The Lion King'

The majority of Timon and Pumbaa's lines in 'Mufasa: The Lion King' were improvisational, showcasing the comedic chemistry of Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen.
more#comedy
fromBustle
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

'SATC' Stars Shared Their IRL Insecurities In This Iconic Scene

Kristin Davis reveals insights of SATC's unique improvisational scene during podcast discussing Season 1 episode 'Models and Mortals.'
#dance
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Digital life

What It Means to Have That West Coast Swing

West Coast Swing is characterized by its improvisational style during competitions, blending various dance forms while defying viewers' expectations of rehearsal.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Digital life

What It Means to Have That West Coast Swing

West Coast Swing is characterized by its improvisational style during competitions, blending various dance forms while defying viewers' expectations of rehearsal.
more#dance
fromPitchfork
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

8088i / CoffeeBlack: "my cat likes you"

CoffeeBlack's album embodies spontaneous creativity in music collaboration.
The track "my cat likes you" symbolizes improvisational music-making.
Music
fromPitchfork
3 months ago

Darkside Announce New Album Nothing, Share Video for New Song "S.N.C"

Darkside's third studio album is set for release on February 28, coinciding with their first North American tour in 11 years.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Minnie Driver trashes 'disastrous' 'Grosse Pointe Blank' script: 'It just wasn't funny'

Minnie Driver described how improvisation during the filming of "Grosse Pointe Blank" transformed the movie into a revolutionary project despite a weak initial script.
fromConsequence
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore, Lee Ranaldo, and Steve Shelley reunite for rare performance

Thurston Moore, Lee Ranaldo, and Steve Shelley of Sonic Youth reunited for a special performance, showcasing their improvisational skills in a unique set.
fromOpen Culture
5 months ago
Online learning

Mary Tyler Moore Accidentally Nails a Perfect Pool Shot on The Dick Van Dyke Show (1962)

Mary Tyler Moore executed an impressive pool shot on her first try, creating an iconic moment in The Dick Van Dyke Show.
#phil-lesh
US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

The Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh dies at 84

Phil Lesh, founding member of The Grateful Dead, has passed away at 84, leaving a significant musical legacy that shaped rock and improvisational music.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Digital life

Phil Lesh Didn't Hold Songs Down. He Lifted Them Higher.

Phil Lesh's innovative bass playing was essential to the Grateful Dead's unique sound, characterized by intricate, spontaneous interactions with fellow musicians.
from48 hills
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

The wild spirit of Phil Lesh ripples in unexpected directions - 48 hills

Phil Lesh's innovative bass technique was integral to The Grateful Dead's unique sound and performance style.
Lesh's ability to adapt and listen shaped the band's improvisational approach to music.
fromSFGATE
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

What I learned from interviewing Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh

Phil Lesh's initial rehearsal with the Warlocks revealed his realization about the artistic potential of group improvisation and electric music.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

The Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh dies at 84

Phil Lesh, founding member of The Grateful Dead, has passed away at 84, leaving a significant musical legacy that shaped rock and improvisational music.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Digital life

Phil Lesh Didn't Hold Songs Down. He Lifted Them Higher.

Phil Lesh's innovative bass playing was essential to the Grateful Dead's unique sound, characterized by intricate, spontaneous interactions with fellow musicians.
from48 hills
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

The wild spirit of Phil Lesh ripples in unexpected directions - 48 hills

Phil Lesh's innovative bass technique was integral to The Grateful Dead's unique sound and performance style.
Lesh's ability to adapt and listen shaped the band's improvisational approach to music.
fromSFGATE
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

What I learned from interviewing Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh

Phil Lesh's initial rehearsal with the Warlocks revealed his realization about the artistic potential of group improvisation and electric music.
more#phil-lesh
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago
Digital life

Choose Your Own Meatball Adventure

This article promotes culinary creativity by encouraging improvisation in recipes, particularly with meatballs, to tailor meals to personal taste.
The recipes featured highlight innovative techniques to enhance flavor and presentation, emphasizing artistic cooking.
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago
Left-wing politics

Obama improvised the viral size joke about Trump at the DNC, his speechwriter says

Obama's improvised joke at the DNC effectively mocked Trump, drawing laughter and going viral.
fromFuturism
8 months ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Ukraine Reportedly Turned a Hydrogen Car Into an Improvised Hydrogen Bomb

Ukrainian fighters creatively built a hydrogen bomb using parts from a wrecked Toyota fuel cell vehicle, gaining an edge against Russian forces.
fromConsequence
8 months ago

Montreal Jazz Fest 2024 Offered a Blueprint for Fixing the Broken Music Festival System

The Montreal Jazz Festival prioritizes music celebration over profit, offering a model for rejuvenating the festival experience.
London music
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