<description>Biomedical Innovation by Al Hoffman</description>

Biomedical Innovation by Al Hoffman

Biomedical Innovation

<description>Donna Lee, by Charlie Parker
Giant Steps, by John Coltrane
Saxophone has a special place in my heart and soul. It was my first real instrument. I wanted to share my ok, not great, playing, and honor these two heroes: Bird and Trane. I have been listening to their recordings since I was a kid.  These two artists significantly shaped my musical identity. Thank you to my parents for introducing them to me at a young age and encouraging me to play music.</description>

Donna Lee, by Charlie Parker
Giant Steps, by John…

Donna Lee, by Charlie Parker
Giant Steps, by John Coltrane
Saxophone has a special place in my heart and soul. It was my first real instrument. I wanted to share my ok, not great, playing, and honor these two heroes: Bird and Trane. I have been listening to their recordings since I was a kid.  These two artists significantly shaped my musical identity. Thank you to my parents for introducing them to me at a young age and encouraging me to play music.

4. Donna Lee (Charlie Parker)

8. Giant Steps (John Coltrane)

<description>Lyrics: “Track Eleven_ADHD”
By Al Johnson

Track Eleven.  He’s on track Eleven.  
Track Eleven.  He’s on track Eleven.  
Track Eleven.  He’s on track Eleven.  
Track Eleven.  He’s on track Eleven.  

Stranded in a crowd once again.  Like I am on the out looking in.  
Everyone is chatting away.  While I think of something to say.  

Clavinet Solo

ADHD

Track Eleven.  He’s on Track Eleven.  

Ladies and Gentlemen, may I have your attention please.
Put down your drinks.  Listen carefully to me. 

Guitar Solo

ADHD

Track Eleven.  He’s on Track Eleven.  

Now I’ve Displayed.  What’s going on inside of my brain.  
I was hoping someone else could share, what’s happening underneath their hair. 

Track Eleven.  He’s on Track Eleven. 
Track Eleven.  He’s on Track Eleven.</description>

Lyrics: “Track Eleven_ADHD”
By Al Johnson

Track …

Lyrics: “Track Eleven_ADHD”
By Al Johnson

Track Eleven.  He’s on track Eleven.  
Track Eleven.  He’s on track Eleven.  
Track Eleven.  He’s on track Eleven.  
Track Eleven.  He’s on track Eleven.  

Stranded in a crowd once again.  Like I am on the out looking in.  
Everyone is chatting away.  While I think of something to say.  

Clavinet Solo

ADHD

Track Eleven.  He’s on Track Eleven.  

Ladies and Gentlemen, may I have your attention please.
Put down your drinks.  Listen carefully to me. 

Guitar Solo

ADHD

Track Eleven.  He’s on Track Eleven.  

Now I’ve Displayed.  What’s going on inside of my brain.  
I was hoping someone else could share, what’s happening underneath their hair. 

Track Eleven.  He’s on Track Eleven. 
Track Eleven.  He’s on Track Eleven.

3. Track Eleven_ADHD

<description>Lyrics: “Nurse Practish”
By Al Johnson

Verse: 
Papers strewn out on my desk.
L4 patient up on deck.  
Chart review, I need some specs.
Checking vitals, counting breaths.
Writing notes, refill Rx. 
Diagnosing, making recs.
All these tasks makin’ me stressed.  
Don’t forget, to take deep breaths. 

Chorus:
Ima nurse practish, Ima, Ima, nurse practich bish
Ima nurse practish, Ima, Ima, nurse practich bish

Verse: 
I defied the odds as far as demographics go. 
I’m a male, a jew, a nurse, a straight, white, dumb, weirdo.  
Said it once, said it twice, said it all my life.
Encoded in society, the messages are rife.
There are proper jobs that a nice Jewish boy should be. 
A CPA and CEO or maybe an MD. 
Not a nurse cause that’s for girls! And guys that suck and curse!
Why you not a doctor? That question is the worst!
These messages make me feel, second rate, not ideal.  
Wait hold on. Fuck all that shit.  Results are in, my work is real!

Chorus:
Ima nurse practish, Ima, Ima, nurse practich bish
Ima nurse practish, Ima, Ima, nurse practich bish

Verse: 
Here we are and here we stand and here’s more honest feelings. 
The last decade I’ve learned about improving folks well-being.
As I reflect on my life’s work and that of those around me. 
At least my job is useful. Helping others makes me happy. 

Final Chorus:
Ima nurse practish, Ima, Ima, nurse practich bish
Ima nurse practish, Ima, Ima, nurse practich bish
Ima nurse practish.  Ima nurse practich. And a jazz mucish.</description>

Lyrics: “Nurse Practish”
By Al Johnson

Verse: 
P…

Lyrics: “Nurse Practish”
By Al Johnson

Verse: 
Papers strewn out on my desk.
L4 patient up on deck.  
Chart review, I need some specs.
Checking vitals, counting breaths.
Writing notes, refill Rx. 
Diagnosing, making recs.
All these tasks makin’ me stressed.  
Don’t forget, to take deep breaths. 

Chorus:
Ima nurse practish, Ima, Ima, nurse practich bish
Ima nurse practish, Ima, Ima, nurse practich bish

Verse: 
I defied the odds as far as demographics go. 
I’m a male, a jew, a nurse, a straight, white, dumb, weirdo.  
Said it once, said it twice, said it all my life.
Encoded in society, the messages are rife.
There are proper jobs that a nice Jewish boy should be. 
A CPA and CEO or maybe an MD. 
Not a nurse cause that’s for girls! And guys that suck and curse!
Why you not a doctor? That question is the worst!
These messages make me feel, second rate, not ideal.  
Wait hold on. Fuck all that shit.  Results are in, my work is real!

Chorus:
Ima nurse practish, Ima, Ima, nurse practich bish
Ima nurse practish, Ima, Ima, nurse practich bish

Verse: 
Here we are and here we stand and here’s more honest feelings. 
The last decade I’ve learned about improving folks well-being.
As I reflect on my life’s work and that of those around me. 
At least my job is useful. Helping others makes me happy. 

Final Chorus:
Ima nurse practish, Ima, Ima, nurse practich bish
Ima nurse practish, Ima, Ima, nurse practich bish
Ima nurse practish.  Ima nurse practich. And a jazz mucish.

5. Nurse Practish

I recently moved to Toronto from Boston.  I play guitar, bass and sax. 
Hit me up if you want to jam. I play mainly jazz, blues, folk, bluegrass. I am also a nurse on the side.

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