This classic jam by the legendary Brothers starts off with a smooth piano intro, then slowly builds up with the electric guitar. By the time the drums bring the groove together, the refrain, -“summer breeze, makes me feel fine, blowing through the jasmine of my mind” - has us hooked, and feeling that breeze.
By the end of the bridge, it seems the lyrics must be referring to a specific person, but no matter; staying present with nature is all we need to feel fine. The almost psychedelic electric guitar solo rides out the rest of the song and we are taken on a trip, away from anything that may be bothering us.
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About the Curator, Caitlin Moss:
Drum set player and percussionist Caitlin Moss was born and raised in Los Angeles. She has performed at such venues as the Skirball Center and the Ford Amphitheatre and has toured nationally and internationally, including performances in Mexico and Cuba, with Grammy-winning bands La Santa Cecilia and Quetzal. She performs and records in Los Angeles as a freelance musician and as a member of several original bands. Caitlin is also teaching drum set, percussion, piano, and music production classes at a youth arts center operated by the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.