UK composer and improviser Leo Abrahams on using Ableton as a guitar processor, working with a jazz drummer in the Krononaut project as well as jamming with Jon Hopkins and Brian Eno. Free download of drum machine and synth loops included.
Get tips on real-time remote collaboration and learn how Speedy J and his STOOR team set up remote live jams and streams during the pandemic.
Afriqua’s Principles of Black Music series examines Improvisation – spontaneous creation between chaos and structure as the ultimate source and engine of music.
Composer and conductor Tijn Wybenga is harnessing the new jazz sound of Amsterdam with Live and Push
Singer-producer Kimbra reflects on the importance of improvising and shares an exclusive performance video
Makaya McCraven discusses cycles of improvisation and merging live instrumentation with sampling techniques.
Sebastian Mullaert shows how he uses analog and digital instruments in ways that encourage spontaneity and creative flow. Plus, download the Live Set to see his process.
Cellist and composer Clarice Jensen joins hip hop beatmaker Sowall for an improvised set based on a small collection of pre-agreed rules.
Henrik Schwarz and Bugge Wesseltoft improvisation and collaboration presentation from the Loop summit 2015