When we think of jazz, we think of instruments -- saxophones, pianos, trumpets, trombones, clarinets, bass, drums, and guitars -- blending in unpredictable ways to craft listening journeys fit for late nights and early mornings. We think of peace, relaxation, maybe even distraction. The genre’s proven its versatility with its presence on playlists for dinner parties, studying sessions, meditative breathwork, and other activities we'd dub comforting. It’s undeniable that music has healing properties, such as reducing stress, boosting creativity, and stimulating the brain, but a recent study by researchers at the University of California, Irvine revealed that improvisational music like…