In jazz improv, large portion of brain's prefrontal region 'takes 5' to let creativity flow

When John Coltrane was expanding the boundaries of the well-known song “My Favorite Things” at the Village Vanguard in May 1966, no one could have known what inspired him to take the musical turns he took. But imaging researchers may now have a better picture of how the brain was helping to carry him there.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news123307474.html">In jazz improv, large portion of brain's prefrontal region 'takes 5' to let creativity flow</a></p> <p>When John Coltrane was expanding the boundaries of the well-known song “My Favorite Things” at the Village Vanguard in May 1966, no one could have known what inspired him to take the musical turns he took. But imaging researchers may now have a better picture of how the brain was helping to carry him there.</p>