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Alister Spence is an internationally recognized pianist, composer, and performer specializing in jazz improvised music. He holds a PhD in Creative Practice (Music Composition) from the University of New South Wales and a Diploma in Teaching from the University of Technology Sydney. His research examines contingency in music composition and improvisation, linking academic inquiry directly to creative practice. Spence has documented his original compositions and performances across more than fifty albums, contributing to ensembles such as Clarion Fracture Zone, Wanderlust, and the Australian Art Orchestra. His notable works include compositions premiered at prestigious festivals, and he has received multiple accolades for his contributions to music. In addition to his performance work, Spence has collaborated extensively on film scores and theatrical productions. He teaches jazz composition and improvisation at UNSW and is actively involved in music research, particularly focusing on experimental composition and improvisation.
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