Eric Lewis

Artist statement

Field Of Interest

Keywords: philosophy, improvisation

Short Bio

Eric Lewis is a professor of Philosophy at McGill University, specializing in the philosophy of improvised music.  He helps run ICASP (Improvisation, Community and Social Practice), an international research projected dedicated to the study of the social aspects of improvisational practices.  He is an improvising brass player, having performed with the likes of Pauline Oliveros, Joe McPhee, Jean Derome, Lori Freeman and Roger Dean.  He has just completed a book manuscript entitled: Other Worlds: Toward an Ontology of Improvised Music.  Prof. Lewis has lectured internationally on improvised music and its many manifestations.

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