Improv:21 with John Lindberg January 14, 2009

Rova:Arts is pleased to present Improv:21, a series of “informances” on 21st century music that explores the connection between predetermined structure (composition) and performer interpretation (improvisation). Led by master improvisers and composers from the Bay Area (and beyond) and hosted by critic and KPFA radio host Derk Richardson, Improv:21 informances look at the many ways of organizing improvisation through a shifting (i.e. “improvised”) combination of onstage lecture and dialogue, musical demonstration and performance, and audience question-and-answer forum. Reasonably priced and easily accessible, these two-hour events are designed to inform, inspire, challenge, and enlighten a wide-ranging audience, from professional and amateur musicians to listeners of all backgrounds and levels of experience.

At the first Improv:21, John Lindberg (bassist/composer/performer), based in New York and currently teaching in California at Cal Arts, will present his views as an improvising composer by showing his short music-driven documentary “Bass Walk” (20 minutes) and the recently produced music video "The Myth" (4 minutes). He will also perform his composition for solo bass, “Fiddlesticks.” This will be followed by a general open forum discussion and Q&A.

Official Website: http://rova.org/improv21/