Jazz Therapy

In this Special Edition: “Album Therapy” episode, Jesse and the audience listen Mary Lou Williams’s visionary album “Black Christ of the Andes,” honoring San Martin de Porres, the first Black saint in the America’s. Come along for great commentary as we immerse our souls in this creative, dynamic work. Connect with us🎷Website: https://jazztherapy.com/Instagram: thejazztherapyTiktok: jazztherapyYoutube: @thejazztherapyjesseFind us on all streaming platforms now | May Jazz Therapy Soothe Your Soul

In this episode, Jesse processes her feelings about the election. She explores the “power of one,” the idea that one person can change a group and the world. We turn to the jazz of Clifford Brown, an artist who exemplified “the power of one” by his elegant genius.Connect with us!Website: jazztherapy.comInstagram: thejazztherapyTiktok: jazztherapyYoutube: @thejazztherapyjesseMusic in this episode is brought to you by the Free Music ArchiveDetector by Gospel of MarsChanneling by YuganautVidala en Verde by Milton AriasWhat a Day by Albert BergerMaiden Voyage by Jazz at Mladost ClubFind us on all streaming platforms now.May Jazz Therapy Soothe Your Soul

Welcome back, Jazz Lovers, to the premiere of Season 2! In this episode, Jesse talks about the Buddhist concept of the "monkey mind," how she struggles, and ways we can calm the mind. Finally, we take in the beautiful sounds of Ahmad Jamal (perfect for soothing the monkey mind) Come along and join us!Connect with us!Website: jazztherapy.comInstagram: thejazztherapyTiktok: jazztherapyYoutube: @thejazztherapyjesseMusic in this episode is brought to you by the Free Music ArchiveDetector by Gospel of MarsChanneling by Yuganaut Vidala en Verde by Milton AriasWhat a Day by Albert Berger Maiden Voyage by Jazz at Mladost ClubFind us on all streaming platforms now.May Jazz Therapy Soothe Your Soul

In this episode, Jesse talks about all of us being immigrants, celebrating diversity, and how we have a proclivity to “other” those different than us. We listen to the music of Cuban-American immigrant and percussionist Paquito D’Rivera.Songs we listened to:1. Chucho Valdés & Irakere "Pare Cochero" 2. Paquito D'Rivera "Llévatela" 3. Paquito D'Rivera "Vino Tinto" May Jazz Therapy Soothe Your Souljazztherapy.com

In this episode, Jesse talks about pianist Red Garland and how his involvement in The Miles Davis Quintet is an example of “dying to the ego.” She applies psychodynamic aspects of group therapy to analyzing this “group” and reflects on the beauty of the music of Red Garland. A mediation for groups in the forms of legislative bodies all around the world rounds out the episode.The music we listened to:Song 1- "You're My Everything" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekbWB6kBW2I&ab_channel=MilesDavis-TopicSong 2- "Billie's Bounce" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uh_ZLGz_ZLk&ab_channel=RedGarland-TopicSong 3- "Stormy Weather" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57IY0wDqdCs&ab_channel=RedGarland-Topicjazztherapy.comMay Jazz Therapy Soothe Your Soul

Jesse speaks with Larry Saidman, host of the hit podcast “Discovering Jazz.” They discuss curiosity as a spiritual path, Larry’s lifelong love of music, and listen to jazz.Song 1: "[How Little It Matters] How Little We Know" by Frank Sinatra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U70EYUYmMbk&ab_channel=FrankSinatra-TopicSong 2: "A Taste of Honey" by Lenny Breau: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNJDrckb3KQ&ab_channel=LennyBreau-TopicSong 3: "A God Unknown" by Jane Bunnet and Maqueque: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKKj2a26Jvw&ab_channel=JaneBunnett-TopicMay Jazz Therapy Soothe Your Souljazztherapy.com

In this episode, Jesse speaks to Rev Dr. Ambrose Carroll, founder and CEO of Green The Church, a movement to bring climate change and activism to the Black church nationwide. They discuss spirituality, the call to activism, racism, and the difference between environmentalism and revivalism. Then, they listen to groundbreaking drummer Max Roach, himself a Civil Rights icon and contributor through his jazz music. Songs we listened to: Max Roach ft. Ray Brown "All God's Chillun Got Rhythm": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiBDFWbVRkM&ab_channel=MaxRoach-Topic Max Roach ft. Abbey Lincoln "Triptych: Prayer / Protest / Peace" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic_qJevXPNU&ab_channel=MaxRoach-Topic Our website: jazztherapy.com May Jazz Therapy soothe your soul.

On this episode, Jesse speaks with spiritual mystic Rigzin, a devotee of the teachings of 8th-century mystic Padmasambhava. We talk about spiritual practice, what do do when we struggle, Kundalini awakenings, and how John Coltrane’s phase of experimentation in discordant jazz helps us to expand our consciousness and self-love.Find the songs here: Song 1: "Impressions (Live)" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SDSVEIVOCs&ab_channel=zero53071 Song 2: "Seraphic Light" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjaqRI3djV0&ab_channel=JohnColtrane-Topic Song 3: "I'm Old Fashioned" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc5P60O30rI&ab_channel=JohnColtrane-TopicMay Jazz Therapy soothe your soul.