Magical Moment 564, "Healing Arts"

I've been fortunate to become involved with the charity organization, Sing for Hope. One program they're responsible for, is Hospital outreach. Volunteers visit patient's rooms, and conduct a personal, bedside performances. In addition, a few times each year, they hold a Healing Arts concert where all patients and hospital employees are invited to attend.

I was asked to play a short jazz set in one such concert at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. It was a beautiful space for a concert and I had a wonderful time meeting other very talented performers. This is a video of "Summertime." Enjoy!

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Memorable moments from bedside performances:

A Dose of Song

A Gift of Song

Comments

Linda at To Behold The Beauty said…

I love that you have this ministry, Elizabeth. And you play beautifully. Doug thinks so, too. :)

August 25, 2011 at 12:12 AM

TexWisGirl said…

lovely. the acoustics came through nicely too. :)

August 25, 2011 at 3:21 AM

Gary's third pottery blog said…

OH ELIZABETH wow! Thanks for the video. Gosh your feet move a lot...hands too :)

August 25, 2011 at 8:19 AM

Dawn said…

You are absolutely amazing...you know that? You use your God-given talents exactly like you should. I WISH more people- including myself- did this more often!! (Although...I STILL am trying to figure out my talent;))
Beautiful playing Elizabeth!!

August 25, 2011 at 10:03 AM

Anonymous said…

Ah, you are an inspiration (have I said that before?)

August 25, 2011 at 4:01 PM

Kim@stuffcould.... said…

I love your music and talent. Glad you can help the charity...Someone walked in front of the camera:)

August 26, 2011 at 11:24 PM

Rick said…

I like how you tickle those ivories with seemingly wild abandon, and I'll bet your audience does too ! Wonderful way to use your talents.

August 26, 2011 at 11:34 PM

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