Free Improvisation

Free improvisation is a genre of music that transcends the bounds of conventional structure and compositional techniques, emphasizing spontaneous, unrestrained creativity. It's a form where musicians engage in real-time compositional dialogues, often with no pre-determined chords, melodies, or rhythms to guide them. The genre welcomes a myriad of instruments and electronic sounds, with artists embracing the unexpected and the unconventional in their performances. It's characterized by its adventurous and experimental nature, often resulting in a complex and at times challenging soundscape. Pioneers and practitioners like Fred Frith and Peter Brötzmann are known for their technical prowess and innovative interaction, creating an ever-evolving tapestry of sound that reflects a deep sense of musical freedom and exploration.

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Hopeful Intervals
Single - Released November 8, 2024

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Aisha Orazbayeva
Alexander von Schlippenbach
Anders Lundgaard
Anthony Braxton
Anthony Burr
Art Ensemble Of Chicago
Barry Guy
Bertrand Chavarría-Aldrete
Brandon Seabrook
Derek Bailey
Dominik Schürmann trio
Eli Keszler
Evan Parker
Fred Frith
Han Bennink
Hukky Shibaseki
Ivo Perelman
JAMES AVERY
Joe Mcphee
John Zorn
Joonas Tuuri Quartet
Joëlle Léandre
Last Exit
Marcus Weiss
Mark Dresser
Mat Maneri
Mats Gustafsson
Michel Pilz
Neil Leonard
Nils Bo Davidsen
Oriol Roca
Paal Nilssen-Love
Patrice Moret
Patrick Shiroishi
Paul Lytton
Paul Metzger
Pauline Oliveros
Peter Brötzmann
Robbie Avenaim
Sharif Sehnaoui
The Peter Brötzmann Octet
The Vandermark 5
Tobias Stavngaard
Anders Lundgaard
John Zorn
Patrice Moret
Eli Keszler
Hukky Shibaseki
Joonas Tuuri Quartet
Anthony Burr
Dominik Schürmann trio
Art Ensemble Of Chicago
Pauline Oliveros
Aisha Orazbayeva
Tobias Stavngaard
Patrick Shiroishi
Anthony Braxton
Fred Frith
Nils Bo Davidsen
Peter Brötzmann
Evan Parker
Joe Mcphee
Derek Bailey
Barry Guy
Marcus Weiss
Michel Pilz
Brandon Seabrook
Han Bennink
Mats Gustafsson
Joëlle Léandre
Mat Maneri
Mark Dresser
Robbie Avenaim
Last Exit
Neil Leonard
The Peter Brötzmann Octet
Alexander von Schlippenbach
Ivo Perelman
Paal Nilssen-Love
Paul Lytton
Oriol Roca
JAMES AVERY
Bertrand Chavarría-Aldrete
The Vandermark 5
Sharif Sehnaoui
Paul Metzger