By Dr Alister Spence

Book Chapters

Spence A, 2020, 'Championing Risk and Discovery: Satoko Fujii and the Experimental Composition Improvisation Continuum', in HAMILTON A; PEARSON L (ed.), The Aesthetics of Imperfection in Music and the Arts: Spontaneity, Flaws and the Unfinished, BLOOMSBURY ACADEMIC, LONDON, NEW YORK, pp. 253 - 265

Journal articles

Spence A, 2021, 'The Experimental Composition Improvisation Continua Model: A Tool for Musical Analysis', Frontiers in Psychology, 12, pp. 859, http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.611536

Conference Presentations

Spence AM, 2016, '‘Let’s Get Lost’ jazz and experimentalism: a contemporary possibility for engaging with the unknown.', presented at Rhythm Changes 2016: Jazz Utopia, Birmingham, UK, 14 April 2016 - 17 April 2016, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/26175

Performances (Music, Theatre, Dance)

Spence A; Hall T; Lloyd S, 2022, Jazzlab, Melbourne, Publication: Alister Spence Trio at 'Jazzlab' for Melbourne Jazz Co-operative April 24, 2022, Performances (Music, Theatre, Dance), https://mjc.org.au/concert/alister-spence-trio-sydney-april-2022/

Spence A; Swanton L; Hall T; Kuepper E, 2022, 23rd February 2022, Ainslie and Gorman Centres, Canberra; 24th February 2022, The Brunswick Ballroom, Melbourne; 26th February, Mary's Underground, Sydney; 14th March 2022, Womadelaide, Adelaide; 12th June, Holy Trinity Church, Orange; 16th and 23rd November 2022, and 7th December 2022, The Great Club, Sydney., Publication: 2022 tour: live performances of original works by the 'Asteroid Ekosystem' ensemble, Performances (Music, Theatre, Dance)

Spence A; MacDonald R; Ahmad S, 2019, Audio Foundation, Auckland, NZ; Wellington Jazz Festival, Wellington, NZ; Brunswick Mechanics Institute, Brunswick, VIC, AU; MONA (Museum of Old and New Art), Berriedale, TAS, AU, Publication: Sensaround New Zealand and Australia concert tour, Performances (Music, Theatre, Dance), http://www.audiofoundation.org.nz/programmes/live-events/jobic-le-masson.%20https://www.jazzfestival.nz/events/sensaround/.%20https://www.facebook.com/events/456493988520378/.%20https://www.facebook.com/events/338002650191881/

Spence A; Fujii S; Tamura N, 2019, The Stone at the New School, New York, NY; The Blue Whale, Los Angeles, CA; The Royal Room, Seattle, WA; Western Front, Vancouver, BC., Publication: Kira Kira US and Canada concert performances tour, Performances (Music, Theatre, Dance), https://events.newschool.edu/event/the_stone_at_the_new_school_presents_satoko_fujii_kira_kira.%20%20https://www.angelcityarts.org/calendar/2019/5/6/satoko-fujiis-kira-kira.%20%20https://do206.com/events/2019/5/7/earshot-jazz-presents-satoko-fujii-trio.%20https://front.bc.ca/events/satoko-fujii-kira-kira/

Spence A; Swanton L; Hall T, 2018, Venue 505, Sydney, Publication: Alister Spence Trio, 12 December 2018, Performances (Music, Theatre, Dance), https://www.facebook.com/events/venue-505/tangents-alister-spence-trio/363015774436630/

Spence A; Fujii S; Tamura N; Rae J, 2018, The Pyramid Club, Wellington, Publication: Kira Kira ‘Bright Force’ Australia/New Zealand Tour 2018: Wellington (NZ), 22 November 2018, Performances (Music, Theatre, Dance), http://wellingtonjazzcooperative.co.nz/2018/11/22/kira-kira-japan-australia-new-zealand/

Spence A; Fujii S; Tamura N; O'Connor C, 2018, The Backbeat Bar, Auckland, Publication: Kira Kira ‘Bright Force’ Australia/New Zealand Tour 2018: Auckland, 21 November 2018, Performances (Music, Theatre, Dance), https://www.creativejazzclub.co.nz/events/2018/11/21/kira-kira

Spence A; Fujii S; Tamura N; McLean J, 2018, Jazzlab, Melbourne, Publication: Kira Kira ‘Bright Force’ Australia/New Zealand Tour 2018: Melbourne, 20 November 2018, Performances (Music, Theatre, Dance), https://jazzlab.club/760-kira-kira-japan-australia

Spence A; Fujii S; Tamura N; Kim C, 2018, The Drill Hall Gallery, Canberra, Publication: Kira Kira ‘Bright Force’ Australia/New Zealand Tour 2018: Canberra, 16 November 2018, Performances (Music, Theatre, Dance), https://www.facebook.com/events/satoko-fujii-natsuki-tamura-alister-spence-c-kim-emsc-trio/340810496494299/

Spence A; Fujii S; Tamura N; Swanton L; Hall T, 2018, Foundry 616, Sydney, Publication: Kira Kira ‘Bright Force’ Australia/New Zealand Tour 2018: Sydney International Women's Jazz Festival 2018, 14 November 2018, Performances (Music, Theatre, Dance), http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/27276, https://siwjf.org/portfolio/kira-kira-bright-force-japan-australia/

Spence A; Tamura N; Fujii S; Derricott P, 2018, The Grand Hotel Underground, Newcastle, Publication: Kira Kira ‘Bright Force’ Australia/New Zealand Tour 2018: Newcastle, 13 November 2018, Performances (Music, Theatre, Dance), https://www.nima.org.au/

Spence A; Fujii S; Tamura N; Hevia F, 2018, The Wheatsheaf Hotel, Adelaide, Publication: Kira Kira 'Bright Force' Australia/New Zealand Tour 2018: Adelaide, 12 November 2018, Performances (Music, Theatre, Dance), http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/27274, https://www.coma.net.au/gighistory

Spence A; Swanton L; Hall T, 2018, Factory Theatre, Sydney, Publication: Alister Spence Trio, Performances (Music, Theatre, Dance), http://www.feelpresents.com/events/919/the-aints/

Spence A; Swanton L; Hall T, 2018, Foundry 616, Sydney, Publication: Alister Spence Trio, 09 May 2018, Performances (Music, Theatre, Dance), https://www.facebook.com/events/134657994052963/

Spence A; Swanton L; Hall T; Kuepper E, 2018, Venue 505, Sydney, Publication: Alister Spence Trio with special guest Ed Kuepper, 07 March 2018, Performances (Music, Theatre, Dance), https://www.facebook.com/events/2063039317245982/

Spence AM; Fujii S; Tamura N; Izumi K; Hayasaka S; Matsumoto K; Kimura M; Fukumoto Y; Watanabe T; Shirotani Y; Takahashi Y; Koike T; Nagamatsu H; Nagata T; Horikoshi A, 2017, Sengawa, greater Tokyo, Publication: 'Imagine Meeting You Here': Satoko Fujii Orchestra Tokyo at Jazz Art Sengawa Festival 2017, Performances (Music, Theatre, Dance), http://jazzartsengawa.com/

Spence AM; Fujii S; Tamura N; Ittetsu T, 2017, Knuttelhouse, Tokyo, Publication: Kira Kira concert at Knuttelhouse, Tokyo, Performances (Music, Theatre, Dance), http://www.maroon.dti.ne.jp/knuttelhouse/

Spence AM; Fujii S; Tamura N; Iwata K; Mizutani Y; Arasaki E; Takei T; Nobori K; Barrett J; Yokoo S; Arimoto R; Imanishi Y; Kaneko Y; Seino T; Funato H; Isaki Y, 2017, Big Apple, Kobe, Publication: 'Imagine Meeting You Here': Satoko Fujii Orchestra Kobe, at Big Apple, Kobe, Performances (Music, Theatre, Dance), http://www.geocities.jp/kbigapple/

Spence AM; Fujii S, 2017, Umeda Always, Osaka, Publication: Fujii/Spence piano duet Concert at Umeda Always, Osaka, Performances (Music, Theatre, Dance), http://www.always-live.info/index.html

Spence AM; Fujii S, 2017, Intelsat, Kiracho, Nishio, Publication: Fujii/Spence duo concert at Intelsat, Kiracho, Performances (Music, Theatre, Dance), http://www.jazz-intelsat.com/

Spence AM; Yoshimaru A; Takeda S; Hirao Y; Kobayashi D; Matsumoto T; Watanabe T; Ishiwata M; Tsujita T; Tamura N; Fujii S; Yasuhiro U; Toda H; Kondo H, 2017, KD Japon, Publication: 'Imagine Meeting You Here': Satoko Fujii Orchestra Nagoya at KD Japon, Nagoya, Performances (Music, Theatre, Dance), http://nagoya/

Spence AM; Fujii S, 2017, Koendori Classics, Tokyo, Publication: Fujii/Spence piano duet Concert at Koendori Classics, Tokyo, Performances (Music, Theatre, Dance), http://koendoriclassics.com/events/400/

Spence AM; Tamura N; Okabe Y, 2017, Knuttelhouse, Tokyo, Publication: Tamura/Spence/Okabe at Knuttelhouse, Tokyo, Performances (Music, Theatre, Dance), http://www.geocities.jp/knuttelhousekappabashi/frame.html

Spence AM; Fujii S; Tamura N; Buck A, 2017, The Jazzlab, Brunswick, Melbourne, Publication: Kira Kira (premier), Performances (Music, Theatre, Dance), http://melbournejazz.com/blog/5-minuteswith-alister-spence

Spence AM; Fujii S; Tamura N; Barker S, 2017, Venue 505 Sydney, Publication: Alister Spence, Satoko Fujii, Natsuki Tamura, Simon Barker concert, Performances (Music, Theatre, Dance), https://www.facebook.com/events/449863628700062

Spence AM; Cassidy C; MacDonald R; Roche E; MacGlone U; Kerr F; Henderson R; South A; Slaven K; Brown S; MacKenzie S; Mackay C; Burt G; Searle-Mbullu K; Wilson G; Rossi G; Linson A; Bamford R; Beagles S; Mwamba C; Nicols M; Muramatsu A, 2016, Glasgow, Scotland, UK, Publication: GioFest IX day 2: Imagine Meeting You Here (Alister Spence, Australia) with GIO, 25 November 2016, Performances (Music, Theatre, Dance), http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/26194, http://www.cca-glasgow.com/programme/giofest-ix-day-two

Spence AM; Fujii S; Tamura N; Hayasaka S; Izumi K; Matsumoto K; Kimura M; Yoshida R; Fukumoto Y; Watanabe T; Shirotani Y; Nagamatsu H; Takahashi Y; Koike T; Nagata T; Horikoshi A; MacDonald R, 2016, Pitt Inn, Publication: Satoko Fujii Orchestra Tokyo, 21 February 2016, Performances (Music, Theatre, Dance), http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/26205

Spence AM; Fujii S; Tamura N; Yoshimaru A; Takeda S; Hirao Y; Kobayashi D; Matsumoto T; Watanabe T; Ishiwatari M; Tsujita T; Nitta M; Terukina T; Takahashi K; Usui Y; Tokuda S; Kondo H; MacDonald R, 2016, Tokuzo, Nagoya, Publication: Satoko Fujii Orchestra Nagoya, 17 February 2016, Performances (Music, Theatre, Dance), http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/26204, http://www.tokuzo.com/schedule/2016/02/17/

Spence AM; Fujii S; Tamura N; Iwata K; Mizutani Y; Arasaki E; Takei T; Nobori K; Barrett J; Seto K; Arimoto R; Mihara T; Imanishi Y; Seino T; Funato H; Isaki Y; MacDonald R; Kaneko Y, 2016, Big Apple, Kobe, Publication: Satoko Fujii Orchestra Kobe, Performances (Music, Theatre, Dance), http://www.geocities.jp./kbigapple/

Spence AM; MacDonald R; Ahmad S; Kaneko Y, 2016, Pepperland, Okayama, Publication: Sensaround (Spence/MacDonald/Ahmad) Japan tour concert with special guest Yasuko Kaneko (trombone), 14 February 2016, Performances (Music, Theatre, Dance), http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/26207, http://www.pepperland.net/pllive.html?y=2016&m=2

Spence AM; MacDonald R; Ahmad S; Fujii S; Tamura N, 2016, Guggenheim House, Kobe, Publication: 'Sensaround' (Spence/MacDonald/Ahmad) Japan tour concert, with special guests Satoko Fujii (piano) and Natsuki Tamura (trumpet), 13 February 2016, Performances (Music, Theatre, Dance), http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/26208, http://www.nedogu.com/blog/archives/date/2016/02?ec3_listing=disable

Spence AM; MacDonald R; Ahmad S, 2016, Urbanguild, Kyoto, Publication: 'Sensaround' (Spence/MacDonald/Ahmad) Japan tour concert, Performances (Music, Theatre, Dance), http://www.urbanguild.com/%20(early%202016%20events%20no%20longer%20listed)

Spence AM; MacDonald R; Ahmad S, 2016, Valentine Drive, Nagoya, Publication: 'Sensaround' (Spence/MacDonald/Ahmad) Japan tour concert, Performances (Music, Theatre, Dance), http://www.valentinedrive.com/%20(2016%20dates%20no%20longer%20on%20website)

Spence AM; MacDonald R; Ahmad S, 2016, Yellow Vision, Tokyo, Publication: 'Sensaround' (Spence/MacDonald/Ahmad) Japan tour concert, 09 February 2016, Performances (Music, Theatre, Dance), http://www.yellowvision.jp/1602.html

Spence AM; MacDonald R; Ahmad S; Yagi M, 2016, Pitt Inn, Tokyo, Publication: 'Sensaround' (Spence/MacDonald/Ahmad) concert with special guest Michiyo Yagi (koto), 08 February 2016, Performances (Music, Theatre, Dance), http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/26206

Music Compositions

Spence A, 2022, Roundhouse, Publication: self-published, publication category: Music Compositions

Recorded / Rendered Creative Works

Spence A; Williamson J; Cantillo C, 2021, Curve, Alister Spence Music (ASM), Sydney, Australia, Editor(s): Spence A; Williamson J; Cantillo C, CD Recording and digital audio for download and streaming, Published: 06 December 2021, Duration: 00:58:00, Recorded / Rendered Creative Works, https://alisterspence.bandcamp.com/album/curve

Spence A; Fujii S, 2021, Any News, Alister Spence Music (ASM), Australia, Editor(s): Spence A; Fujii S, Audio recording, Published: 01 October 2021, Duration: 01:01:45, Recorded / Rendered Creative Works, https://alisterspence.bandcamp.com/album/any-news

Spence A; Swanton L; Hall T; Kuepper E, 2020, Asteroid Ekosystem, Alister Spence Music (ASM), Sydney, Australia, Editor(s): Spence A; Swanton L; Hall T; Kuepper E, CD Recording (2 discs) and digital audio for download and streaming, Published: 30 November 2020, Duration: 01:50:43, Recorded / Rendered Creative Works, https://alisterspence.bandcamp.com/album/asteroid-ekosystem

Spence A, 2020, Whirlpool, Alister Spence Music (ASM), Sydney, Australia, Editor(s): Spence A, CD (2 discs) and digital audio available for download and streaming, Published: 07 April 2020, Duration: 01:45:00, Recorded / Rendered Creative Works, https://alisterspence.bandcamp.com/album/whirlpool

Spence A; MacDonald R; Ahmad S, 2019, Heart/Noise, HellosQuare Recordings, Canberra, Australia, Editor(s): Spence A; MacDonald R; Shoeb A, CD recording, and digital audio for downloads and streaming, Published: 13 May 2019, Duration: 00:43:47, Recorded / Rendered Creative Works, https://hellosquare.bandcamp.com/album/heart-noise

Spence A, 2019, Imagine Meeting You Here, Alister Spence Music, Sydney, Australia, Editor(s): Fujii S; Tamura N; Iwata K; Mizutani Y; Arasaki E; Takei T; Nobori K; Barrett J; Yokoo S; Arimoto R; Imanishi Y; Kaneko Y; Seino T; Funato H; Isaki Y; Spence A, CD recording, and digital audio for downloads and streaming, Published: 18 January 2019, Duration: 00:49:12, Recorded / Rendered Creative Works, https://www.australianmusiccentre.com.au/product/imagine-meeting-you-here

Spence A; Fujii S, 2018, 'intelsat', Alister Spence Music, Sydney, Australia, Editor(s): Spence A; Fujii S, CD and digital audio for download and streaming, Published: 28 September 2018, Duration: 01:02:20, Recorded / Rendered Creative Works, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/27270

Spence A; Fujii S; Tamura N; Takemura I, 2018, 'Bright Force', Libra Records, Tokyo, Japan, Editor(s): Spence A; Fujii S; Tamura N; Takemura I, CD recording and digital audio for downloads and streaming, Published: 27 April 2018, Duration: 00:58:30, Recorded / Rendered Creative Works, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/27273

Spence A; MacDonald R, 2018, 'Sound Hotel', Alister Spence Music, Sydney, Australia, Editor(s): Spence A; MacDonald R, CD recording and digital download, Published: 26 March 2018, Duration: 01:02:00, Recorded / Rendered Creative Works, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/27268

Spence AM; Hall T; Swanton LS, 2017, Not Everything but Enough, Alister Spence Music, Sydney, Australia, Editor(s): Whitten T, CD, Published: 05 August 2017, Duration: 02:05:04, Recorded / Rendered Creative Works, http://www.alisterspence.com/discography_zoom.php?id=14

Spence AM; MacDonald R; Ahmad S, 2016, Travelogue, hellosQuare recordings, Canberra, Australia, Editor(s): Ahmad S, Compact Disc (CD), and digital download (as mp3 and FLAC), Published: 01 June 2016, Duration: 00:53:32, Recorded / Rendered Creative Works, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/26203

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