JazzWax

JazzWax

Beyond

Editor’s Note: Jazz for Thought

The psychological connection between jazz and the food you love

Marc Myers's avatar
Marc Myers
Oct 03, 2026
∙ Paid

Psychologically, jazz has much in common with excellent food. Albums in our collection are like favorite dishes that are perfectly prepared and make us feel a range of emotions, from happy and excited to wistful and or sad. Both press the same mental buttons. [New York photos above and below by Marc Myers]

For example, for me, Miles Davis’s Kind of Blue …

Keep reading with a 7-day free trial

Subscribe to JazzWax to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2026 Marc Myers · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture