Music on the Brain: Jazz, Birds, and the Brain

Some birds and other animals learn their songs from their parents in a way that parallels language learning among humans. By exploring what happens in the brains of songbirds, we can gain insight into why babies babble, what makes jazz improvisation so delightful, and how performers gauge the success of their performance.

Harlem Jazz Tour Guide Amanda Humes leads an evening of jazz music and conversation with saxophonist Patience Higgins and Zuckerman Institute research scientist Dr. George Ordiway of the Wooley Lab. Join us as we examine the fascinating parallels between neuroscience and jazz improvisation.