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Appeared in the March 11, 2026, print edition as 'The Improvisational Trump'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Improvisational rhythms characterize his performance, whether he’s sticking to the script or not.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

Dr Dowlen added: "Improvisational music-making is particularly important for people with dementia, especially when it comes to building their confidence and their self-esteem."

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2022

“Senga Nengudi: Improvisational Gestures,” at the Henry Art Gallery, is Nengudi’s first museum show, and it surveys her sculpture, performance and video work since the 1970s.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2016

The trumpeter Ralph Alessi presides over the School for Improvisational Music in Brooklyn, which upholds a collectivist model of instruction.

From New York Times • Jul. 20, 2012