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The New Improvisers Studio is a week-long educational initiative for 10 young musicians aged 17 to 24 that supports collective explorations in musical improvisation through the mentorship of a world-leading improviser and invited guests from the Vancouver International Jazz Festival. This year, the Studio will be led by Coastal Jazz Artist in Residence Patrick Shiroishi. For the Los Angeles-based Japanese-American multi-instrumentalist, improvisation is the core of his work, whether solo or with the likes of Algiers, Xiu Xiu, Dirty Projectors, The Armed, and Che Chen. He’ll share ideas and facilitate improvisation and collaboration throughout the workshop, before the program culminates in this special performance by Shiroishi and the NIS participants.

Presented in association with Western Front. Thanks to the Deux Mille Foundation.