Presented by The Elijah Rock Foundation Inc., Memories Unleashed is a groundbreaking fusion of music, Black cultural legacy, and brain health awareness, designed to deepen public understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and related disorders (ADRD). By harnessing the universal appeal of live jazz and The Great American Songbook (1920s–1960s), this album delivers an emotionally rich experience that celebrates the legacies of legendary Black musicians like Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, and Nat “King” Cole, while honoring the contributions of Tony Bennett, who courageously battled Alzheimer’s disease. Memories Unleashed connects generations through music, memory, and cultural heritage.

The Memories Unleashed – Impulse 1 album features Elijah Rock performing nine beloved standards from the Great American Songbook with arrangements provided by Rayford Griffin and Todd Hunter. Griffin has played drums with a who’s who of music including Jean-Luc Ponty, Stanley Clarke, George Duke, Anita Baker, and Michael Jackson. Todd Hunter played keyboards with Dionne Warwick for over 15 years and has worked with Natalie Cole, Whitney Houston, Nancy Wilson, and the Brian Setzer Orchestra among many others. Their arrangements for the medium-size jazz group on this project are fresh, swing, and wrap the music around Elijah Rock’s voice. Memories Unleashed speaks to music’s ability to revive and reconnect us with treasured moments, especially for those affected by cognitive decline.