Free jazz versus free improvisation. Are they the same? I submit they are not. Let's take a look at what makes up music. I was taught from the very beginning that music is composed of three parts: 1.

Last fall I wrote about Microgroove, the first book from gallerist and occasional Reader contributor John Corbett in 21 years. Now, just six months later, he’s back with another new book, though it’s ...

Dutch violist Ig Henneman first came into focus for Northwesterners at the Vancouver Jazz Festival, where she performed with her magnificently subtle string quartet, which combines free improvisation ...

A new album release by drummer Billie Davies, Retrospectives (In The Key Of Jazz). A retrospective of never before released music created during a 6 year period, 82 minutes of Free Improvisation, ...

It’s time to loosen up, ditch the script, and learn the ins and outs of improv comedy. The historic comedy center offers a number of workshops, including musical improv, writing for TV and film, ...

Have you always wanted to give improv a try or are you a beginner? This two-hour improv workshop for people with no, or very little, improv experience is a great chance to learn some improv basics and ...

Third Space Improv celebrates its first anniversary with a free show on Saturday, Jan 11 at its Malaga Street location. Amy Angelilli, founder and CEO of Third Space Improv, will kick off the party ...

For fans, free jazz is the most beautiful and liberatory music there is, yet the genre can be a step too far for many. With its unconventional approach to tonality, harmony and rhythm, free jazz can ...