The Mind of Jazz

It feels like Jazz has a mind of it's own and it definitely takes over the minds of the Jazz musician. According to a study conducted by two professors from John Hopkins University, when jazz musicians improvise, their brains turn off the dorsolateral prefrontal and lateral orbital regions linked to self-censoring, inhibition and introspection, and turn on the medial prefrontal cortex—the part of the brain that lets self-expression flow. Even if you’re not a jazz musician, listening to jazz stimulates your mind since the brain mimics the pulsating rhythms of improvisation—it’s kind of like a “monkey see, monkey do” situation. If you’re looking for new ways to spur your child’s creativity and critical thinking, jazz is one way to go. Get ready to expand your mind with Jazz on the Rocks with a Twist of Soul.

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