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In this in this episode, Jesse talks about having preconceived, notions and assumptions, and how she’s been wrong about some things recently. She talks about bringing mindfulness and compassion when we realize we are wrong and how this can help us. Finally, we are so with the beauty of the music of Sidney Bechet.
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Music in this episode is brought to you by the Free Music Archive
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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!
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Website: jazztherapy.com
Instagram: thejazztherapy
Tiktok: jazztherapy
Youtube: @thejazztherapyjesse
Music in this episode is brought to you by the Free Music Archive
Detector 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
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In Episode 10, also our Season 1 Finale, Jesse talks about the Japanese concept of "Forest Bathing," how nature is so therapeutic for all of us, and how we can call get outdoors more often. Then, we discuss and listen to the works of bass clarinetist, alto saxist, and flautist Eric Dolphy, a musical jazz genius who was deeply inspired by the birds and nature himself.
Here are the links for the songs in this episode
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wui2CUV0PRM&t=1066s
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWCdcA9SUfM&t=2203s
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03NX_EjGijM&t=3s
The clip from an interview I mention with Eric Dolphy:
https://youtu.be/LwaH3-xcFpg?si=QGg5RskFSNS2P_2S
The documentary on Eric Dolphy I mention, "Full Date" :
https://youtu.be/cyYGwJWvL_Q?si=NF5SJ00WAh8bwZg_
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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"
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In this episode, Jesse ponders the Daoist concept of “Wu Wei,” or “Don’t Force,” and how we can all align better with the Tao, or flow of the Universe. We listen to amazing bassist Christian McBride, and do a mediation to help us let go of that which we grasp.
Songs we listened to: 1. "Only Trust Your Heart" • Only Trust Your Heart 2. "Brother Malcom - Prologue" • Christian McBride - Brother Malcolm –... 3. "Green Slime" • Christian McBride & Edgar Meyer - Gre...
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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-Topic
Song 2- "Billie's Bounce" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uh_ZLGz_ZLk&ab_channel=RedGarland-Topic
Song 3- "Stormy Weather" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57IY0wDqdCs&ab_channel=RedGarland-Topic
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In this episode, Jesse reflects upon the life of the multi-talented Mary Lou Williams, pianist, composer, arranger, and spiritual trailblazer. Then, she guides the audience through a Mett mediation dedicated to ending the War in Gaza
Song 1: https://open.spotify.com/album/0rNgP6dA7elgUCINGUUeyI?si=kJia9lDsTMCDaQz1T4Jmqg
Song 2: https://open.spotify.com/track/6bJL5YKCocxT3FnzZk4Ioe?si=mstYYYQoS5Op8NevdkOJ3g
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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-Topic
Song 2: "A Taste of Honey" by Lenny Breau: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNJDrckb3KQ&ab_channel=LennyBreau-Topic
Song 3: "A God Unknown" by Jane Bunnet and Maqueque: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKKj2a26Jvw&ab_channel=JaneBunnett-Topic
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In this episode, Jesse talks to interior designer Dorothy Morrow about her spirituality, approach to life and bringing beauty via design into public schools. They then listen to the music of Ella Fitzgerald.
Songs we listened to:
"April in Paris" https://youtu.be/E4TDhwh0WBA?si=b9-RJLVUtz-Y-b18"Jazz Samba" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2W6q-X28Q5w&ab_channel=EllaFitzgerald-Topic"Mack the Knife" Live in Berlin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1W8R9hTlH14&ab_channel=EllaFitzgerald-TopicOur website: jazztherapy.com
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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
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May Jazz Therapy soothe your soul.
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In this episode, Jesse speaks with Frances Deck, a quilter and social justice advocate, about how she blends her two passions together. They talk about Frances's spirituality, her work, and listen to Billie Holiday, a pioneer of the Civil Rights movement because of her singing of 'Strange Fruit'.
Quilt 1- Gina
https://frommysewingroom.wordpress.com/2021/07/12/gina-xiong/
Quilt 2- Sandra
https://frommysewingroom.wordpress.com/2021/10/04/sandra-mataq-frye/
Quilt 3-Tomas
https://frommysewingroom.wordpress.com/2022/09/29/jose-tomas-mejia/
Songs we listened to:
1. “Strange Fruit”
https://youtu.be/-DGY9HvChXk?si=1hqUB4RfqHOYZs5U
2. “Fine and Mellow-live”
https://youtu.be/YKqxG09wlIA?si=7LCiHbMTcBgSsOpf
3. “Now or Never” live
https://youtu.be/NppT3cFRGF0?si=6c6lUPyXYzWIyOcL
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/590l3ScYeBu6m0uXR6qKKI?si=golDyoexQ_KzTwWj2aGK9w&pi=u-HLjXvk35RKm_
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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-Topic
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