improvisational music

Jazz is an improvisational music, and it has always been changing.

Unlike D&D played at home, the players were live on stage wearing elaborate costumes, including elf ears and horns, and accompanied by improvisational music.

“My hypothesis,” Fox says, “is that Drumboxing engages a greater demand on working memory than other exercises — it’s like Simon Says meets improvisational music meets dance meets drumming meets boxing — and that’s where it provides extra brain stimulation. Also, there’s a lot of research on the importance of having fun for brain development.”

It’s the kind of classical lullaby that Kenny G hopes inspires curious listeners to dive deeper — just like his original smooth jazz material has led to dives into improvisational music by his loyal fans.

“My hypothesis,” Fox says, “is that Drumboxing engages a greater demand on working memory than other exercises — it’s like Simon Says meets improvisational music meets dance meets drumming meets boxing — and that’s where it provides extra brain stimulation. Also, there’s a lot of research on the importance of having fun for brain development.”