The Art of Jazz Improvisation: A Festival of Traditional and Contemporary Approaches
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content: Maltsby, Portia
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content: Smithsonian Institution. Program in African American Culture
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content: Program in African American Culture Collection / Series 1: Program Files
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content: 1985 February 7-8
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content: Box 13, Folder 15-16
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content: Archives Center, National Museum of American History
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content: Concert and colloquium held February 7-8, 1985, at the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution. Program discussed and illustrated the various styles of jazz improvisation from its early twentieth century origins to its recent avant-garde forms. Jazz improvisation is considered one of the core elements of the jazz experience and a significant component in the forming of the jazz tradition. Improvisation is described as a spontaneous composition. It has been used in the musical expressions of all cultural groups. From unpublished program notes. See program guide for additional information about this colloquium and concert.

The concert and colloquium formed part of the Frank Nelson Doubleday Lecture Series and was presented by the National Museum of American History and the Doubleday Book and Music Clubs, Incorporated. Program content was created by Bernice Johnson Reagon, director of the Program in African American Culture (PAAC). Program number AC408.29.