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Elijah Rock Releases Soul-Stirring Album ‘Memories Unleashed – Impulse 1’ Nationwide

*Acclaimed jazz vocalist, dynamic performer, and brain health advocate Elijah Rock has officially released his deeply personal and artistically rich new album, “Memories Unleashed-Impulse 1” now available on all major streaming platforms and digital retailers.

Produced by Rayford Griffin and arranged with Todd Hunter, this powerful project goes beyond music.

It serves as a cultural statement and philanthropic mission, shining a light on brain health awareness, memory loss, and healing through music.

“This body of work was created not only to stir the soul,” Rock shares, “but to honor those who’ve lost memories—and to help the world remember.”

Elijah Rock - Memories
Elijah Rock – Memories

A New Sound for Timeless Classics

“Memories Unleashed-Impulse 1” breathes new life into standards from the Great American Songbook, offering fresh, soul-drenched interpretations of beloved tracks like:

  1. Route 66
  2. Don’t Get Around Much Anymore
  3. My Funny Valentine
  4. Unforgettable
  5. Here’s To Life
  6. I Just Found Out About Love
  7. Is You Is or Is You Ain’t My Baby
  8. On a Clear Day (Duet with Antonia Bennett)
  9. Memories Unleashed – A Word Spoken
  10. Dedicated To You

Listen Now: Memories Unleashed – Impulse 1

Musical Dream Team

  • Rayford Griffin – Drums
  • Todd Hunter – Piano
  • Reggie Hamilton – Bass
  • Ray Fuller – Guitar
  • Michael O’Neill – Guitar
  • Rastine Calhoun – Saxophone
  • Michael Hunter – Trumpet

A standout moment is a breathtaking duet with Antonia Bennett on “On a Clear Day”—a poignant nod to legacy, love, and artistic excellence.

Proceeds from the album benefit The Elijah Rock Foundation Inc., which supports brain health education and advocacy, especially in underserved communities where Alzheimer’s and dementia are often underdiagnosed and misunderstood.

This mission is personal for Rock, who was inspired by his late father’s battle with Alzheimer’s. As an Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health at the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI) at UCSF, Rock actively collaborates with esteemed experts such as Dr. Bruce Miller and Dr. Charles Windon to amplify awareness through the arts.

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