Jazz Therapy

In this episode, Jesse speaks with acclaimed drummer and Berkelee College of Music Alumni Brother Ruckus. Covering his life, they discuss his path to music, his spirituality and how it manifests through his music, and his passion for using his platform and privilege as an artist for political protest. Brother Ruckus and Jesse do a Metta (loving-kindness) meditation for Minneapolis and for immigrants. The two then listen to and reflect on the music of Brother Ruckus’s father, the late, great Ralph Peterson, who, in addition to carrying on the torch of the Jazz Messengers, was a famous drummer, teacher, composer, and bandleader. Come and join us-this is an episode you don’t want to miss!
Find Brother Ruckus online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brother_ruckus/
Listen along with us! Links to the songs we listen to in this episode:
“El Nino”
“The Art of War”
“Untitled-Ralph Peterson on Trumpet”
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May Jazz Therapy Soothe Your Soul.


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In this episode, Jesse speaks with renowned jazz singer Vivian Lee about her intrepid career, being open to inspiration at all times, and what Carmen McRae teaches us about the power of lyrics. We learn about Vivian’s path to becoming a singer, the unexpected along the way, and how Carmen McRae embodies the power of intention through her vocal artistry.
Songs we listen to in this episode:
1.“Perdido,” 1957 New Port Jazz Festival
2. “Round Midnight,” Montreal, 1988 and Her on Monk (Intro to Monk begins at 7;47 , Song begins at 10:37)
3. “Reaching for the Stars,” Billie Holiday song 32:00, Carmen and Dizzy G, 1088
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Thank You for being here. May Jazz Therapy Soothe Your Soul
... everything I do, I choose very, very carefully, because if I don't like it, I can't make you like it.
Carmen McRae


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In the Season 3 premiere, we kick off our Jesse talks to Spiritual Director/Depth psychology author Lori Jean about Jung’s concept of the shadow and how important it is to be able to embrace our shadow, and the downsides of the “Positive Psychology” movement. They then listen to jazz guitarist Pat Metheny, perfect for embracing and pondering our shadow sides.
“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.”
― Carl Gustav Jung
“Knowing your own darkness is the best method for dealing with the darknesses of other people.”
― Carl Gustav Jung
LISTEN along with us! Here are the songs we listen to in this Episode:
* “Have You Heard?”
* “The Moon Song,” Beyond the Missouri Sky (Short Stories), Charlie Haden and Pat Metheny, 1997
* “Last Train,” Pat Metheny Group, 2005?
Where to find Lori Jean:
www.solworkcreative.com
https://substack.com/@lorijeancreative
https://medium.com/@lorijeancreative
Find Jazz Therapy online:
www.jazztherapy.com
May Jazz Therapy Soothe Your Soul


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In this episode, Jesse interviews artist Cooper Salmon, MFA. They talk about his passion for art and work as an artist with a visual disability, and then do a worldwide mediation for artists. They then listen to the music of legendary guitarist Kenny Burrell.
Songs we listen to in this episode:
* “Swingin,” Live the Five Spot Cafe, New York, NY, 1959
* “Mood Indigo,” 1990, Live at the Subway Club, Cologne, Germany
* “Midnight Special,” Jimmy Smith and Kenny Burrell, Vienne, France 1990 (Song begins at 6:04)
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May Jazz Therapy Soothe Your Soul.


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In this episode, Jesse interviews veteran teacher and marathon runner (and her sister!) Heidi Witter. Heidi shares how being an AA member changed her life, reflects on her spiritual path, and imparts life lessons, wisdom,, and her philosophy on life. Heidi and Jesse do a Loving-Kindness/Metta meditation for Educators all over the world. Finally, they listen to the music of legendary drummer Philly Joe Jones (himself a drum teacher at one point in his storied career!)
Songs we listen to in this episode:
1. “Battery Blues,” from “Showcase,” Philly Joe Jones, 1959
2. “Blues for Dracula,” 1958
3. “Nardis,” The Bill Evans Trio, Umbria Jazz Festival, 1978 (Song begins at approximately 16:14)
Connect with us!
Website: jazztherapy.com
Instagram: thejazztherapy
Tiktok: jazztherapy Youtube: @thejazztherapyjesse
Find us on all streaming platforms now. May Jazz Therapy Soothe Your Soul Music in this episode is brought to you by the Free Music Archive
1. Detector by Gospel of Mars
2. Channeling by Yuganaut
3. Vidala en Verde by Milton Arias
4. What a Day by Albert Berger
5. Maiden Voyage by Jazz at Mladost Club


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