Jazz and God
Photo Credit: https://goo.gl/images/x2fBMB I knew little about jazz when I met my husband, other than I enjoyed listening to it. Jazz made me feel calm. The extent of the jazz artists I knew and enjoyed were Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and Billie Holiday. Their music spoke to me of rising above the turmoil, of being connected no matter your color, belief, or any of the isms. Jazz united people and sang to their souls. When Roger introduced me to John Coltrane, I was in awe. The manner by which he played the saxophone wrapped around me, opening my mind and spirit to possibilities hidden deep within. The first time he played, Coltrane's Love Supreme for me, the emotions ebbed and flowed through me. This was divine music! As an interfaith minister, I was taught that we meet people on their path and assist them in whatever way we can with whatever tools we have. For me, music is a great tool for healing, forgivenes...