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Live at The Royal Room: Improvisation in Music and Life

By Lawrence Peryer | Spotlight On
July 27, 2024
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Today's episode is a recording of our recent live event, which took place at The Royal Room in Seattle, WA, on June 22, 2024. The event, Improvisation in Music and Life, featured Spotlight On host Lawrence Peryer in conversation with and performances by

James Falzone

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The Division Ensemble is a group of master improvisers that includes James Falzone on clarinet,

Ray Larsen

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" data-original-title="" title="">Ray Larsen on trumpet,

Wayne Horvitz

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" data-original-title="" title="">Wayne Horvitz on piano,

Abbey Blackwell

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" data-original-title="" title="">Abbey Blackwell on bass and

Rocky Martin

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" data-original-title="" title="">Rocky Martin on drums.

The show featured an exploration into the nature of improvisation in music and how its principles are relevant to all aspects of life. James and the band performed his compositions as well as a completely free, composed-in-the-moment piece.

The conversation was rich, and the music was superb. We were so fortunate to share the stage with these talents and are eager to share this with you.

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