Word: improvisationism
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1990-1999
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
Burton followed up on his musical improvisation with a detailed explanation of his views on collaborative creativity and "music as language."
Burton's presentation, "The Art of Improvisation," part of the Harvard Graduate School of Education's Askwith Education Forum series, featured five improvisations, a question and answer session and a multimedia PowerPoint exhibition.
The renowned vibraphonist included detailed lessons on the workings of musical improvisation and performing, mixed with live music and complemented by a sense of humor.
Burton, who is also executive vice president of Boston's Berklee College of Music, began his performance with a 10-minute improvisation to a Chick Corea composition honoring the be-bop style of 1950s pianist Bud Powell. Burton was accompanied by a Yamaha piano recording of Makuto Ozone, a Berklee...
Burton also addressed the mental aspect of musical improvisation, outlining three stages of development. Initially, he said, beginning musicians play completely consciously, paying attention to technique and trying not to make mistakes.