'AI artists' perform improvised music at Jarasum Jazz Festival
Artificial intelligence (AI) models developed by a research team led by Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) professor Nam Ju-han made their debut at one of Korea’s leading jazz festivals, performing improvised jazz alongside human artists. According to the university Friday, the team showcased human-AI music collaboration technology that analyzes the flow of human…
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) researchers unveiled artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities at the prestigious Jarasum Jazz Festival, showcasing the potential for human-AI music collaborations. Nam Ju-han, a professor at KAIST, led the team responsible for the groundbreaking technology. The AI system analyzed live human performance, adapting and generating improvised accompaniment during the festival.
At the 23rd Jarasum Jazz Festival in Gapyeong County, Gyeonggi Province, 12 human jazz musicians participated, collaborating with AI on 26 pieces across 12 performances. Unlike traditional music AI services, this technology enables genuine collaboration with human musicians, as jazz performances often involve spontaneous tempo changes and new melodies.
Since each jazz piece can be performed uniquely, musicians must adapt their playing styles in real-time, which the AI system was designed to understand and facilitate.
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