The Center for Improvisational Music (or CIM) is a non-profit corporation dedicated to the teaching of jazz and creative music with a heavy emphasis on the inner workings of improvisation. Founded by Ralph Alessi in 2001 and based in Brooklyn, NY,Stephans, Michael (2013) Experiencing Jazz: A Listener's Companion, Scarecrow Press, , p. 134Chinen, Nate (2007) "Music Review | Ralpha Alessi's This Against That: In Spartan Space, Jazz in a Communal Mode", The New York Times, March 8, 2007. Retrieved February 8, 2020 CIM's main project is The School for Improvisational Music (or SIM) which since 2001 has presented 20 workshop series for 800 emerging improvisers from all over the globe.Ricci, Michael (2011) "Brooklyn Conservatory Of Music And The School For Improvisational Music Present SIMs Mini Intensive Improvisational Workshop", AllAboutJazz.com, June 8, 2011. Retrieved February 8, 2020 SIM's faculty includes Alessi, Ravi Coltrane, Jim Black, Jason Moran and Steve Coleman among others. The center stages performances and educational workshops, and has hosted an intensive two-week summer program for musicians.The Jazz Times Jazz Education Guide, JazzTimes Inc., 2007, p. 59
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