PRESS RELEASE
Dementia Spring Foundation
September 21, 2023
Contact: Angela Perea, angela@dementiaspring.org
For immediate release
Jess King releases Here and Now tribute to those living with dementia
Dementia Spring and Jess King announce the distribution of Here and Now, an original song written and performed as a tribute to those who are dealing with memory loss and dementia. Here and Now is now available on all major streaming platforms.
Here and Now was inspired by Jess’s personal experience with dementia and dedicated to all those affected by it, patients and caregivers alike. Inspired by her father’s transition from dementia more than 2 years ago, King says the song encompasses a wider compassion for this population that she began developing as a child visiting her mother at work at a rehabilitation center.
“Here and Now comes from a place of trying to change the conversation around dementia,” King said. “Shifting our mindset—and really our heartset, our heart openness—can be so powerful.”
In addition to King, Here and Now features a talented group of veteran musicians, including vocalist Kitten Kuroi, multi-instrumentalist Angie Swan, and violinist Lisa Dondlinger. The song was produced by Jake Pace Music and recorded by Licorice Pizza Records. Dementia Spring Foundation—a nonprofit organization that supports programs and art initiatives in the dementia community—provided support through its annual Arts Impact Awards.
“The first time we heard Jess play a few bars of Here And Now on her home keyboard we just knew it would touch the hearts of everyone who has ever felt the weight of dementia in their own lives,” said Dr. Marc Rothman, founder of Dementia Spring.
Be among the first to know when Jess King’s full album is available by following her on Instagram. Read more about Jess King and Here and Now via Dementia Spring Artist Spotlight.
For performance inquiries or to liaison with the writers/producers of Here And Now, contact angela@dementiaspring.org.
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ABOUT DEMENTIA SPRING
The Dementia Spring Foundation is a bridge between the dementia and arts communities. We fund artists and arts organizations doing original and programmatic work with the dementia community, we raise awareness, and we inspire creativity and joy among people with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
Dementia Spring highlights a new artist every week through our Dementia Arts Spotlight Series. We provide annual grants to artists and arts organizations through our Dementia Arts Impact Awards. And each fall our Dementia Arts Celebration brings together the artistic and dementia communities to celebrate the impact that the visual and performing arts can have on the lives of those with dementia, their families, and caregivers.
ABOUT JESS KING
Jess King is a songwriter, performer, and healing catalyst who will be releasing a new album in 2024. A dual citizen, King splits her time between New York and Paris. In previous years she has been the entrepreneur behind an inspirational wellness business in Paris and received compliments from Steve Wonder, who saw her perform live in Tokyo. Reach out to her directly at jess@jessking.com.
