Improvised music has a lot to offer the musician and music lover. All musicians will benefit from a practice of letting go of their usual constraints.
We will not teach you how to improvise, you already know how. NHIC provides the opportunity to develop your skills and awareness and be part of something that is about the music and the group. For music lovers, improvised music gives us the opportunity to be closer to music at its creation. This can be exciting and transcendent in ways that cannot be matched by other forms of expression. The lack of commercial appeal of this music keeps it pure and allows easier and more affordable access to world class artists.
One will get out of NHIC in proportion to what you can put into it, but there are no minimums. Be part of it in any measure that your life allows. And if your life doesn’t allow it for awhile, come back later. NHIC will be here.
MUSICIANS –
all styles and all instruments are welcome. All musicians with an interest will benefit. Here are some thoughts on categories of musicians and how they can benefit.
- Professional – Hone your skills, meet other musicians and keep yourself open to new ideas. Get yourself known in the community of musicians and to the public through collective propaganda. Know about the gigs.
- Amateur – Virtuosity is not a requirement, nor is abundant time. Bring desire and humility and give whatever you can.
- Straight-Ahead Jazz Players – The music of NHIC is not strictly Jazz, but it will help even those musicians who usually play changes. A freer place to play outside will open up new avenues for playing inside.
- Rock Players – Get outside the box and bring your energy.
- Classical Players – Get beyond the written page. Bring your technical facility and ears.
- Electronics – Bring your innovation, your beats, your …
MUSIC LOVERS –
People who want to be involved in the music in non-musician roles are welcome also.
- Venue Owners – If you have a place that is interested in hosting NHIC workshops or events, join and keep in touch.
- Promoters – If you would like to help put on shows, we need you.
- Listeners – You are an important part of the musical experience and your presence directly affects the creation of the music.
- Sound Engineers – Help us make it sound good.
- Radio People – Play the music and promote the group and enjoy the benefits of cross promotion.
Founder
Bob Gorry : I am a guitar player and a great lover of leading edge improvised music. I hosted a Jazz radio program on WNHU for 25 years that focused on jazz and free jazz oriented music. By profession I am an electrical engineer specializing in designing high-end audio and video equipment, and medical devices at AeVee Laboratories. I took degrees in Electrical Engineering (Digital Signal Processing) at UCONN and Yale University. I live with my family in the wonderful town of New Haven, CT. bobDOTgorryATnhic-music.org