Fingers graze a keyboard, poised to play. A trumpet rises to the lips. Drumsticks perch in the air, ready to fall. The improv begins, and this combo of jazz musicians instantly creates a piece of ...

Improvisation is another word for being able to create music on the spot. This is a way of responding to other people playing in a group and usually reflects the style of music that is being ...

Everyday improvisation is about being cognizant of those small moments when you’re dealing with something unplanned or unscripted. Navigating your way to work and having conversations are things ...

How Improvisation Happens A new book asks: When an artist loses himself in a ‘creative flow state,’ what exactly is happening?

If improvisation fuels jazz creation, that truth applies to more than just music. Thirty years ago, producer Jason Olaine booked Gonzalo Rubalcaba into Yoshi’s Jazz Club, in Oakland, Calif., but ...

While many people might think of improvisation as unscripted comedy, it can apply to any form of spontaneous theater -- and practitioners say that using "improv" to teach business skills is no joke.

The prolific Kids Unit at QTQ9 unveil their latest concept, boldly letting kids experiment with play and a hint of theatrics.