Improvisation, Correlation, and Vibration: An Interview with Steve Coleman

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In this Berlin-New York phone interview, saxophonist Steve Coleman presents what Völtz calls his "philosophy of cosmic energy," and his ideas on improvisation, language, structure, freedom, and innovation, often making his points with the help of anecdotes about from his own career.

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African American jazz musicians, bool, communication, community, computer programming, computers, correlative thought, improvisation, interviews, jazz social aspects, language, personal expression, saxophonists, Steve Coleman, vibration, visualizing music