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The Instant Composers Pool and Improvisation Beyond Jazz (Transnational Studies in Jazz)

SKU: 9780815368571

5,544.82

Explore the pioneering Instant Composers Pool, a landmark group reshaping improvisation. This insightful study delves into “instant composition,” tracing its roots from free jazz and avant-garde movements to its profound impact on music performance. Discover how improvising musicians transformed the meaning of music and reconsider your understanding of creativity. Essential for jazz studies and music scholarship, this book offers historical depth and ethnographic perspectives on performance as a social practice. A must-read for musicians, academics, and enthusiasts seeking to broaden their knowledge of experimental music’s evolution.

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