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Per Zanussi is an Associate Professor of Jazz at the University of Stavanger, affiliated with the Faculty of Performing Arts and the Department of Jazz, Dance, PPU and Music Production. He is actively engaged in both academic and artistic domains, contributing significantly to the field of jazz and artistic research.
His research interests center on jazz improvisation, composition for improvisers, artistic research methodologies, and the intersection of free improvisation with traditional Asian music. He explores temporalities in music and the development of creative systems within ensemble performance.
Zanussi's scholarly and artistic output reflects a deep engagement with contemporary jazz practices, particularly in structured improvisation and the role of the improviser's voice in composition. His recent work emphasizes pattern-based composition, cross-cultural musical dialogues, and the dissemination of artistic knowledge through performance and conferences.
- Current methods and concepts in Artistic Research in Jazz (2023)
- Natural Patterns – Composing With an Ensemble of Improvisers (2017–2022)
- Eternally Present – Time and Temporalities in Free Improvisation and Asian Traditional Music (2019)
- Composition and the Improviser's Voice (2018)
- Composing for Improvisers series (2013–2015)
He has presented at major conferences including Rhythm Changes, CEMPE, and the International Network of Artistic Research in Jazz. Though no formal awards are listed, his consistent artistic and academic contributions indicate significant recognition in the field.
Zanussi actively mentors through collaborative projects and ensemble leadership, though no formal student list is provided. His work is supported by institutional affiliations and artistic grants, enabling international performances and research dissemination. He leads ensembles such as Zanussi 4, Eyolf Dale Trio, and Trespass Trio, and collaborates widely across Norway and Europe.
He is a core member of several artistic collectives and has led projects like Natural Patterns and Li series, which explore compositional frameworks for improvisers. His work bridges academic inquiry and live artistic production, positioning him as a leading figure in contemporary jazz research and performance.
