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Music Soothes the Savage…Surgeon?

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Friday, January 08, 2010

Music has long been used in medicine, though usually for the patients' benefit. Today, we'll hear the latest findings on how music can affect doctors in the ER, and look at one New Jersey hospital that has harpists playing in the recovery room. Also on the show: live music from the hot swing trio of Mark O’Connor, John Patitucci and Julian Lage.

Soundtracking Surgery

Many surgeons listen to music while they work, saying it helps them relax and concentrate. But now Dr. Claudius Conrad, an accomplished pianist and a senior surgical resident at Massachusetts General Hospital, is scientifically testing how music affects surgeons, their patients, and even relatives in the waiting room. He tells ...

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Mark O'Connor, John Patitucci and Julian Lage

Celebrated fiddler Mark O'Connor, virtuoso bassist John Patitucci and the young guitarist Julian Lage are joining forces for the first time as equal members of a new trio that explores styles like Western and gypsy swing. The group joins us during their run at the Blue Note for a live ...

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Music and Medicine: A Toxic Mix?

Over the years, I’ve heard from lots of artists, writers, architects and the like, saying they like to listen to music while they work.  Why shouldn’t doctors do that too?  I feel I work better with music going (Jamie T’s “Kings and Queens” is playing as I write this), and it seems like lots of people feel the same way.

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Gig Alerts: Blues Control

Blues Control
"Tangier"
Playing SATURDAY at: Death By Audio
(49 S. 2nd St., Williamsburg)
Get: Tickets ($10 at door) | Directions

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Download This: Tyshawn Sorey

Every Friday, we're offering downloadable songs from artists playing in the New York City area that weekend. Here's one from a jazz drummer who's been wowing the East Coast scene with his chops and experimental compositions.

 

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Gig Alerts: Oscar Peñas Quartet

Oscar Peñas Group
"San Patricio"
Playing FRIDAY at: BAMCafé
(30 Lafayette Ave., Fort Greene)
Get: Tickets FREE | Directions

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