Trained as a jazz and classical composer and pianist, Stolyar is primarily interested in free improvisation, both as a performer and educator. In addition to a career as a jazz pianist with several notable groups, his wide-ranging artistic activities include serving as principal composer for the Novosibirsk Globe theater and teaching jazz improvisation at the Novosibirsk musical college. He also formed two groups—an art rock duo and a free improve trio—and wrote a book on the training course in improvisation that he developed. He was excited to observe methods of teaching improvisation in the US, attend festivals of improvised music, and share ideas with American musicians.

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