The Berlin Improvisers Orchestra

The Berlin Improvisers Orchestra (Ber.I.O.) was founded by saxophonist Anna Kaluza in June 2010, with the help of “accoucheurs” Alison Blunt and Ricardo Tejero from the London Improvisers Orchestra. The musicians conduct pieces using hand signals based on the conduction concept of American composer and improviser Butch Morris. These gestures are used and expanded upon by improvising orchestras worldwide. Ber.I.O. performs regularly at Kühlspot Social Club, approximately every three months.