About this Event
Music on the Brain
From Signal to Sound
Join us at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem on Thursday, November 12, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM for the next installment of Music on the Brain, co-presented with Columbia University’s Zuckerman Institute.
Hosted by Harlem tour guide Amanda Humes, this dynamic evening brings together MRI pioneer Dr. Tommy Vaughan and acclaimed tenor saxophonist Patience Higgins for a live blend of music, neurotechnology, and conversation. Together, they will explore how an MRI scanner functions as a window into the living brain, drawing a parallel between how scientists decode magnetic brain signals and how a jazz composer transforms an idea into music.
Featuring live performances by the Patience Higgins Quartet and an engaging audience Q&A, this event offers a captivating glimpse into how science and music meet.
Attendance Options:
- In-Person: National Jazz Museum in Harlem, 58 W 129th St, New York, NY
- Virtual: A YouTube/Zoom livestream link will be emailed to all digital ticket holders prior to the event.
Admission is free, but space is limited. Please RSVP to reserve your seat or receive stream access.
Music on the Brain is a collaboration between the National Jazz Museum in Harlem and Columbia University’s Zuckerman Institute.
For those joining us in person, seating is limited and provided on a first come, first served basis. For free events, we generally overbook to ensure a full house. All unclaimed tickets are released 15 minutes before start time, so we recommend that you arrive early.
Event venue & nearby stays
The National Jazz Museum in Harlem, 58 West 129th Street, New York, United States
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