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Pieces and Parts: Toni Morrison and Gayl Jones as Improvisers

Robert O'Meally

Published: 2008-08-25

VIDEO: Dr. O'Meally discusses Gayl Jones and Toni Morrison in relation to improvisation and social aesthetics. TEXT: A course description for Dr. O'Meally's lectures.

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Improvisation is, simply put, being and living this very moment. No one can hide in music, and improvising in music is to be truly in this very moment and being completely yourself, with all your qualities and faults. It is probably the most honest state for a human being to be in.

– John McLaughlin in an interview with Daniel Fischlin.