Who says jazz is dead? This unique form of musical expression is like the 'buddhism of music' - it is elastic, reactionary, inclusionary, in the moment, and requires tremendous dedication and training.

Take this quote by Charlie Parker for example... "You've got to learn your instrument. Then, you practice, practice, practice. And then, when you finally get up there on the bandstand, forget all that and just wail."

It is indeed one of the greatest challenges in our modern society to develop a unique voice in this idiom, and those who have done so are immensely capable people.

There are no lies in jazz, it is impossible to fake. Those who have mastered it are the true healers in this world. People are constantly inundated with communication of the brain, but what people really need and desire is communication from the heart.

Check out this quote from Robbie Robertson in the movie 'The Last Waltz':

"There is a view that jazz is evil...but actually the greatest priests on 52nd street and on the streets of New York City were the musicians. They were doing the greatest healing work. And they knew how to punch through music which would cure and make people feel good." - Robbie Robertson, 1976.

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