Join Brazilian guitarist José Gobbo at Scout Hall on March 15 for a night of jazz infused with Carnival rhythms. Part of the ...

According to Merriam-Webster, to improvise is “to make, invent, or arrange offhand.” Improvisation is not only complex, but ...

Jazz & Improvisation have been important to the musical landscape ... skills and artistic expression necessary for success in the vibrant world of jazz music. The UD Jazz Program provides students ...

To many, composed music and improvised music seem to be ... One way to follow a jazz improvisation is to hear the melody of the song in your head while listening to the solo.

Improvisation — whether in jazz or comedy — may seem like a modern invention. But we also rely on the skill in our daily lives, from our commute to our relationships: it's been there for us. Improv is ...

The rhythmic beat of the drums and the low, swinging bass lines of the guitar permeated the air as attendees came to listen and learn from drummers Danny Gottlieb and Ofri Nehemya, bassists Mark Egan ...

Vibraphonist and soul jazz pioneer Roy Ayers died on Tuesday at age 84. His stunning 1976 anthem "Everybody Loves the ...

This course further serves as an investigation of the challenges of music making in a select ensemble setting with microphones, improvisation, guest instrumentalists and soloists. Jazz Ensemble II ...

Jackson Pollock's action painting technique reflected the improvisation, freedom, and rhythm of the jazz music he loved. Looking for more? Visit Smithsonian Jazz at the National Museum of American ...

The Bachelor of Music (B.M.) in Jazz and Improvisation is for musicians pursuing careers in jazz, studio recording, and performance in contemporary idioms (popular, world, experimental). The core ...