JJ Biener

  Composer, Musician, Recording Artist

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The best definition of improvisation I’ve heard is that improvisation is spontaneous composition.  While improvisation is most closely associated with Jazz, it is found prominently in genres as diverse as Blues, Rock, Folk, Country, Bluegrass and even Classical.

 

My interest in improvisation developed along with my interest in composition.  I started improvising melodies over simple chords and simple progressions.  Over the years, I have expanded my palette to the point where I can improvise a complete piece of music.

 

Here are some samples of pieces I have improvised over the past few years.

September 27, 2006 #1 September 27, 2006 #2
November 1, 2004 #1 November 1, 2004 #2
November 1, 2004 #3 September 19, 2004 #1
September 19, 2004 #2 September 13, 2004 #1