With Vocal Adventures , Lauren Newton, one of the great pioneers of vocal improvisation, presents a book about the voice that is as personal as it is practical.
Newton – for decades a defining figure on the international scene at the intersection of jazz, new music, and performance — shares her experiences with the voice as an instrument of expression and insight. In an accessible yet profound style, she guides participants through breath awareness, multiphonics, solo and collective improvisation, as well as the social and spiritual dimensions of vocal practice.
Born in Oregon and living in Stuttgart since 1974, Newton has collaborated with, among others, Anthony Braxton, Phil Minton, Joëlle Léandre, Fritz Hauser, and Ernst Jandl. Her discography includes more than 85 releases; in 2020, she was awarded the Baden-Württemberg Jazz Prize for her life’s work.
The book serves equally as an introduction to deep listening, a handbook for experimental voice work, and a reflection on imagination, physicality, and community in improvised sound.
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