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: thejazztherapy Tiktok: jazztherap...

In this episode, Jesse talks about how we can break bad habits from neuroscientific, psychological, and spiritual perspectives. We do a visualization for breaking our bad habits, and are soothed by the piano of Phinneas Newborn Jr. Connect with us: Website: jazztherapy.com Instagram: thejazztherapy Tiktok: jazztherapy Youtube: @thejazztherapyjesse Music in this episode is brought to you by the Fre...

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.com Instagram: thejazztherapy Tiktok: jazztherapy Youtube: @thejazztherapyjesse Music in this epi...

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. Connect with us! Website: jazztherapy.com Instagram: thejazztherapy Tiktok: jazzthera...

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.com Instagram: thejazztherapy Tiktok: jazztherapy Youtube:...

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 son...

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...

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 Malco...

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...

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=mstYYYQoS5Op8...

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=yNJ...

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 K...

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 h...

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://fr...

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.c...