Young tells two stories of how he’s watched his music heal people. Witnessing the power of his music firsthand is a singular experience.
“I have seen unhappy couples reconcile at Phil’s nights. I have seen people exhausted from a day’s work uncoil into their evenings. I have seen a hundred-and-something-year-old woman launch from her seat and dance in front of his band.”
Read MoreFrancesca Remigi M.M. is an undeniable force in the world of modern jazz. A native of Bergamo, Italy, the composer and improviser layers elements of avant-garde jazz with progressive rock and classical music to create a chaotic yet compelling sonic blend of free-wheeling sound. The Human Web by Francesca Remigi M.M. explores complex issues of technology, mental health, trauma, and recovery through intricate arrangements and choreography.
Read MoreWhen words fail to express the depth of human experience after a traumatic brain injury, music steps in as an unexpected hero. Harnessing the power of rhythm, tonality, and harmony can indeed play a pivotal role in expediting recovery. This isn’t merely feel-good folklore—it’s backed by an increasing body of scientific research heralding music therapy as a powerful tool for neurorehabilitation.
While we unlock more about this melodious wonder each day, one truth remains evident—music heals in ways medicine often can’t.
Read MoreWatching him perform was mesmerizing. He and the others put every brain cell, heart and soul into their craft and the resulting jazz exceeded any possible expectations one could have of a couple of scrappy kids... you could see the unadulterated joy on their faces.
Because of the opportunities CIJS created for him to stretch and grow musically, he earned confidence performing, learned how to work well with other personalities and truly experience the give and take of the creative process. There were also valuable lessons in responsibility, creating opportunities for others and leadership along the way.
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