Jazz Therapy

I am a Depth-oriented, jazz-loving psychotherapist using jazz as a means to promote self-reflection, process current events, and to expand consciousness. Serving jazz lovers and those who want to learn about jazz!

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25 episodes
Updated May 19

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May 2, 2024 · 1 hr 3 min
Episode 5: Curiosity, Spirituality and Sinatra
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 May Jazz Therapy Soothe Your Soul jazztherapy.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jazztherapy.substack.com
Apr 25, 2024 · 1 hr 22 min
Episode 4: Design, Beauty, and Ella Fitzgerald
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-Topic Our website: jazztherapy.com May Jazz Therapy soothe your soul. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jazztherapy.substack.com
Apr 18, 2024 · 1 hr 16 min
Episode 3: Revivalism, Activism, and Max Roach
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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jazztherapy.substack.com
Apr 11, 2024 · 1 hr 53 min
Episode 2: Quilting, Social Justice, and Billie Holiday
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_ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jazztherapy.substack.com
Apr 5, 2024 · 1 hr 18 min
Episode 1: Kundalini and Coltrane
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 May Jazz Therapy soothe your soul. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jazztherapy.substack.com

Jazz Therapy

Episode 5: Curiosity, Spirituality and Sinatra

Episode 4: Design, Beauty, and Ella Fitzgerald

Episode 3: Revivalism, Activism, and Max Roach

Episode 2: Quilting, Social Justice, and Billie Holiday

Episode 1: Kundalini and Coltrane