Leave it to Alison Weiner, a self-described “improvising musician,” to debunk any misconceptions about “free improvisation.” In fact, the North Carolina-based pianist avoids using the term altogether, claiming it to be misleading. “‘Free improvisation’ suggests …
Sound Bites: A Q&A with Canadian Singer-Songwriter Jane Lewis
With her trademark curls and gutsy stage presence, Jane Lewis is often compared to the legendary hitmaker Carole King. “I take it as a compliment,” says the Canadian singer-songwriter, whose own material exudes a certain …
Sound Bites: A Q&A with Acclaimed Montréal Pianist Josée Allard
Proof that Josée Allard is not your run-of-the-mill pianist can be found on the homepage of her website. About halfway down it is a quote by jazz legend Miles Davis. Even though the words are …
Sound Bites: A Q&A with multi-instrumentalist, MLP member Liz Lulu
Liz Lulu was 26 when she first picked up bass guitar. That she did so while auditioning for a local rock band is beside the point. “I asked them, ‘How do you hold this thing?’” …
Sound Bites: A Q&A with Native American Style Flutist Ami Sarasvati
Ami Sarasvati traces her interest in the Native American style flute to a small bookstore in Colorado, where she first heard R. Carlos Nakai’s landmark album, “Canyon Triology.” “I immediately fell in love with the …
Sound Bites: A Q&A with Composer, Conductor Christopher Anderson-Bazzoli
Christopher Anderson-Bazzoli was 20 years old when he discovered the poetry of Robinson Jeffers, known for exploring the uncanny relationship between nature and humanity. That it has taken the Los Angeles-based composer more than 30 …
Sound Bites: A Q&A with Cellist, Conductor Clíodhna Ní Aodáin
In Irish mythology, Clíodhna is the goddess of love and beauty—traits also ascribed to one of Music for People (MfP)’s leading ambassadors. For more than a decade, Clíodhna Ní Aodáin—an Irish-born musician living Switzerland—has led …
Sound Bites: A Q&A with Bassoonist, Audiophile Jess King
Want to improve your improvisational skills? Then Jess King has some advice for you: “Make sure you’re not the smartest person in the room. If you start telling people how to play their instruments, you’re …
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