Wisdom of Improvisation

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Dec 09, 2025

"Power at its best is love implementing the demands of justice"

— Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Wisdom of Improvisation

Jazz isn't just music — it's a way of life, teaching us about participation, collaboration, and self-determination. The magic lies in its ability to show how individualism and community coexist harmoniously, much like the diverse voices in a democracy. "All the information was not put in one place," says Muhal Richard Abrams, highlighting the importance of diversity. Jazz, as explained by Srinija Srinivasan, encourages us to engage power through love, rather than domination, and to ask, "Who do I need to be in order for you to be whom you're meant to be?" It calls for a vision of mutual liberation and understanding, urging us to improvise our way toward a more just and loving world.

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