Jaclyn Bradley Palmer
| Jaclyn Bradley Palmer | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jaclyn Bradley |
| Origin | Lorain, Ohio |
| Genres | folk, americana, singer-songwriter |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter, music therapist, filmmaker |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Website | www.jaclynbradleypalmer.com |
Jaclyn Bradley Palmer (born Jaclyn Bradley) is an indie singer-songwriter and published music therapist from Lorain, Ohio. Since 2005, she has released two LP's (Bold and Hollywood be thy name). Her songs have been featured on TV and in film. She has appeared as a regular cast member on shows such as Vh1's Breaking Bonaduce. She is also a board certified music therapist who specializes in surgical music therapy research. Her studies have been published in high impact peer reviewed journals such as the Journal of Clinical Oncology. She directed and produced a documentary on the USS Indianapolis and her great uncle, John Rozzano Jr. [1] Jaclyn was chosen by Cleveland Magazine as one of the Most Interesting People of 2016.[2]
History
Jaclyn Bradley Palmer was born in Lorain, Ohio- a steel town West of Cleveland. After obtaining an Opera degree from Indiana University, Palmer took her musical training to Los Angeles where she began writing popular music for TV and Film. Before becoming a solo artist, she toured the LA live music scene, singing back-up for Ty Stone (Atlantic Records), Michael Satrazemis (Walking Dead), and Gretchen Hillmer Bonaduce. Music from her debut and sophomore albums were featured on Vh1, Bravo, TLC and "The Hipsters" starring Joan Rivers and Phyllis Diller. Singing on stages across the United States, she has also appeared as a regular cast member on several television shows, namely Vh1's "Breaking Bonaduce"[3] and "Random Acts of Music," where she helped to create a 12-episode voice lesson series.[4] Her employer at the time, television/radio personality Danny Bonaduce, played bass guitar at the CD release performance of her first album. A board certified music therapist (MT-BC),[5] with a master's degree in music therapy, she studies the effect of music on surgery patients [6] and is a published music in medicine author. Her manuscripts have been published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology[7] and Music Therapy Perspectives. She conducted the largest music therapy study in history to employ the use of live music in the surgical arena.[8] She currently resides in The Netherlands and is producing her third album The Dutch Sessions while continuing surgical music therapy research and documentary filmmaking.
Made of Gold: A Documentary Film
Palmer directed, produced and edited a film, titled, "Made of Gold: The Story of John Rozzano Jr." about her great uncle who was a young hero on the USS Indianapolis in World War II.[9] The film chronicles her decade-long journey to give him a tribute and to bring him home.[10] Through stories, letters, photographs and interviews, Palmer discovered Rozzano and helped the world to learn of his legacy. After 71 years lost at sea, the Navy soldier is now home, with a monument in his honor residing at Veteran's Park in Lorain, Ohio.
Song Appearances in Films and Television Shows
From Bold
"Lucky"
- The Rachel Zoe Project (Bravo)
"Goodnight"
- Breaking Bonaduce (Vh1)
- The Hipsters (Film)
"Bold"
- The Rachel Zoe Project (Bravo)
- King of the Crown (TLC)
- Random Acts of Music (Time Warner)
- Made of Gold (Actum Fide)
From Hollywood be Thy Name
"Lost Angeles"
- Breaking Bonaduce (Vh1)
“Coming Clean"
- Random Acts of Music (Time Warner)
“Beautiful Man"
- Random Acts of Music (Time Warner)
"Oliver"
- Made of Gold" (Actum Fide)
From The Dutch Sessions
"Made of Gold"
- Made of Gold" (Actum Fide)
"This Night"
- Made of Gold" (Actum Fide)
Non-album tracks
“When the World is Singing"
- Random Acts of Music (Time Warner)
"Discover You"
- Made of Gold" (Actum Fide)
Quotes
- "Have patience and trust things will happen as they're supposed to." [11]
- This journey has been paved with a thousand miracles... we're bringing him home, but he's finding us too, and we're finding each other through him." [12]
- “I really enjoyed learning about [John Rozzano Jr.], getting to know him and introducing him to the family as well, because a lot of my aunts and uncles and cousins didn’t know him,” Palmer said. “This gives him a marker that says, ‘I lived and I was important'" [13]
- "I realize that it my life, as long as I've followed the music, I've ended up right where I'm supposed to be." [14]
- "When there is no backup plan, the sky's the limit."
- "Meet everyone...make friends with everyone. Many times musicians see others as competition, but on the contrary, they can be your greatest allies." [15]
- "Being famous is not something I ever dreamed of, but I want people to hear my songs."
- "I have no regrets about anything I have ever done. I don't live my life too far in the future or too far in the past. I like to live in the present." [16]
- “Music can do magical things... nothing tops being bed side with a patient and seeing hope in their eyes." [17]
- “Today, I am partnering with surgeons and nurses to do my small part in helping [women] to cure cancer, and nothing can compare to that.” [18]
References
- ↑ Ewinger, James [http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2016/04/a_war_hero_finally_comes_home.html "A War Hero Finally Comes Home To Lorain, After 71 Years" The Cleveland Plain Dealer, 10 April 2016. Retrieved on 10 April 2016.
- ↑ "Most Interesting People 2016: Jaclyn Bradley Palmer | Article Archives | Cleveland Magazine - Your guide to the best of Cleveland". www.clevelandmagazine.com. Retrieved 2015-12-29.
- ↑ Glaser, Chris, "Come on, Get Happy! Danny Bonaduce inspires singer-songwriter. Go figure.", The Cleveland Scene, 19 September 2007. Retrieved on 04 September 2015.
- ↑ IMDb "IMDB Jaclyn Bradley Palmer" Retrieved on 4 September 2015.
- ↑ Theiss, Evelyn, "Singer-songwriter Jaclyn Bradley Palmer uses music to help patients at University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center", The Cleveland Plain Dealer, 25 September 2012. Retrieved on 04 September 2015.
- ↑ Theiss, Evelyn, "Kulas foundation has high impact on medical studies of music therapy", The Cleveland Plain Dealer, 01 April 2013. Retrieved on 05 September 2015.
- ↑ Palmer, Jaclyn, et al. "Effects of Music Therapy on Anesthesia Requirements and Anxiety in Women Undergoing Ambulatory Breast Surgery for Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment: A Randomized Controlled Trial", Journal of Clinical Oncology, 17 August 2015. Retrieved on 04 September 2015.
- ↑ Newswise "First-of-Its-Kind Study From UH Seidman Cancer Center Finds Music Therapy Lowers Anxiety During Surgical Breast Biopsies", Newswise, 07 September 2015. Retrieved on 07 September 2015.
- ↑ WKYC Staff, "Lorain County Veteran Honored", WKYC Channel 3, 09 April 2015. Retrieved on 10 April 2015.
- ↑ Remington, Kaylee, "Fallen Lorain Navy Man Gets His Memorial", Lorain Morning Journal, 10 April 2015. Retrieved on 10 April 2015.
- ↑ Albrecht, Brian [http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2016/04/lost_lorain_sailor_gets_final.html#0 "Memorial for a Lost Sailor" The Cleveland Plain Dealer, 04 April 2016. Retrieved on 10 April 2016.
- ↑ Tarpley, Tiffany, "Honoring a Local WWII Hero's Sacrifice", WKYC Channel 3, 09 April 2015. Retrieved on 10 April 2015.
- ↑ Payerchin, Richard "Lorian Family Pays Tribute to for Sailor Lost in WWII", Lorain Morning Journal, 26 March 2015. Retrieved on 10 April 2015.
- ↑ Santori, Sage "Music Heals", Northcoast Voice, 22 August 2012. Retrieved on 06 September 2015.
- ↑ Roberson, Raia "Jaclyn Bradley: On Making it in the Music Industry", Raia King.net, 02 February 2011. Retrieved on 06 September 2015.
- ↑ Dicken, Brad Lorain Native Scores TV Gig Chronicle Telegram, 2005. Retrieved on 06 September 2015.
- ↑ Roberson, Lisa, "Soothing songs: Lorain musician finds reward in bedside performances", The Chronicle Telegram, 08 July 2012. Retrieved on 05 September 2015.
- ↑ Remington, Kaylee "Lorain attorney's daughter publishes abstract on music therapy", Lorain Morning Journal, 07 September 2015. Retrieved on 07 September 2015.