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Hello Music Lover!
Did you know that musicians are probably smarter than most other people? I'm not just sayin' that. A recent study found that musicians' brains tend to function better than their peers well into old age. Not only that, musicians had higher IQ scores overall than people who just listened to music rather than learning to play an instrument. Plus, the number of years a person devoted to performing music corresponded to how strong their brains were years later.
"Engaging in musical activity for most of one's lifetime significantly helps at remembering names, and enhances nonverbal memory and mental agility during old age. Musical training also seems to enhance verbal prowess and the general IQ of a person, although it is possible that people with higher IQ tend to pursue music more
seriously."
--Kevin Matthews, FYI Living (based on research by Brenda Hanna-Pladdy and Alicia MacKay at the University of Kansas Medical Center)
Bet you wish you had stayed a band geek instead of becoming a jock back in high school! No worries. It's never too late to Rock 'n' Roll! Start by coming out to hear some smarty pants musicians play for you. Then choose the instrument that inspires you, find a good teacher, and dig in.
Some upcoming live performances are listed to the right. Like to plan ahead? Click to view my complete Performance Schedule.
Discover more about the various Bands that I lead (descriptions, mp3 demos and songlists).
Curious about my recordings? Click to listen to samples of my CDs.
Feel free to forward this email to your friends who love HOT SAX.
I THANK YOU for your appreciation of good music and the artists who make it!
Sonya Jason
"Hot Sax, Cool Jazz!"
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P.S. Do you think that all of this talk about "smart musicians" is the dumbest thing you've ever heard? If so, you are welcome to demonstrate your dismay by requesting to be removed from this list. Just submit the results of your intensive research study on what makes YOU so smart, and then click the link below.
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Friday, August 19
Fundz Jazz
Sonya Jason on sax
Walnut Creek Marriott at Main Street Grill
(925) 934-2000
2355 N Main Street
Walnut Creek, CA
7 - 10 p.m.
Thursday, August 25
Dr. Dee's Supergroup
Sonya Jason on sax
People in Plazas Fest
333 Market Street
San Francisco, CA
noon - 1:00 p.m.
Friday, August 26
Dr. Dee's Supergroup
Sonya Jason on sax
Pier 23 Cafe
(415) 362-5125
Pier 23 Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA
9 p.m. - midnight
Friday, September 2
The Fundamentals
Sonya Jason on sax
Number 1 Broadway
408-354-4303
102 B. So. Santa Cruz Avenue (upstairs)
Los Gatos, CA 95030
9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. $10 cover
Thursday, Sept. 15
Dr. Dee's Supergroup
Sonya Jason on sax
People in Plazas Fest
Pyramid Center at Redwood Park
600 Montgomery St.
San Francisco, CA
noon - 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 22
The Fundamentals
Sonya Jason on sax
ShBoom Nightclub
925-837-9777
2410 San Ramon Valley Blvd.
San Ramon, CA 94583
9 p.m. - midnight
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