DiscoverJazz TherapySeason 2, Episode 10: Teacher Heidi Witter, A Celebration of Education, and Philly Joe Jones
Season 2, Episode 10: Teacher Heidi Witter, A Celebration of Education, and Philly Joe Jones

Season 2, Episode 10: Teacher Heidi Witter, A Celebration of Education, and Philly Joe Jones

Update: 2025-07-17
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In this episode, Jesse interviews veteran teacher and marathon runner (and her sister!) Heidi Witter. Heidi shares how being an AA member changed her life, reflects on her spiritual path, and imparts life lessons, wisdom,, and her philosophy on life. Heidi and Jesse do a Loving-Kindness/Metta meditation for Educators all over the world. Finally, they listen to the music of legendary drummer Philly Joe Jones (himself a drum teacher at one point in his storied career!)

Songs we listen to in this episode:

1. “Battery Blues,” from “Showcase,” Philly Joe Jones, 1959

2. “Blues for Dracula,” 1958

3. “Nardis,” The Bill Evans Trio, Umbria Jazz Festival, 1978 (Song begins at approximately 16:14 )

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Find us on all streaming platforms now. May Jazz Therapy Soothe Your Soul Music in this episode is brought to you by the Free Music Archive

1. Detector by Gospel of Mars

2. Channeling by Yuganaut

3. Vidala en Verde by Milton Arias

4. What a Day by Albert Berger

5. Maiden Voyage by Jazz at Mladost Club



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Season 2, Episode 10: Teacher Heidi Witter, A Celebration of Education, and Philly Joe Jones

Season 2, Episode 10: Teacher Heidi Witter, A Celebration of Education, and Philly Joe Jones

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