Thinking & Drinking: Session 3

Join us for a series of philosophical conversations about music. Why do we listen to sad songs if they make us sad? Should Bob Dylan have been eligible for the Nobel Prize in Literature?If an improvisation is made up on the spot, how can we expect it to sound good? These are just a few philosophical questions about music – fundamental conceptual questions raised by the ways we make and listen to music. Led by Trinity University professor Dr. Andrew Kania, you’ll get a chance to think through some of these issues out loud – helped along by libations from the best of the Pearl’s drinking establishments. Capped at 15 participants. Session includes two beverages and a live performance at Jazz, TX.

Session 3

Making Music: Performance, Improvisation, and Recording

What’s the difference between being overheard making music and performing for an audience? Are recordings just that – records of performances – or are they an art form in their own right? What makes a performance an improvisation? This conversation is followed by a live performance.