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An autobiography by Maya Angelou about her childhood and early years, covering topics such as racism, rape, and literacy. The book uses the metaphor of a bird struggling to escape its cage to illustrate the themes of resisting oppression and finding freedom.
A book-length poem suite by Langston Hughes that depicts Harlem life in jazz style and explores the theme of the "dream deferred". The poem is divided into five sections, each representing a different time of day, and uses montage, boogie-woogie, bop and bebop as motifs.
A Great Day in Harlem is a famous photograph of 57 jazz musicians in Harlem, New York, taken by Art Kane for Esquire magazine in 1958. Learn about the history, the musicians, the film, and the homages of this iconic image.
Kenneth Patchen (1911-1972) was an American poet and novelist who experimented with different forms of writing and incorporated painting, drawing, and jazz music into his works. He was a pacifist, a San Francisco Renaissance and Beat Generation influence, and a pioneer of the picture poem genre.
Just when you thought Gen Z had exhausted every possible retro revival look, they’ve unearthed a new (yet old) obsession: vintage jazz. According to Pinterest’s latest report, “Jazz-inspired ...
A poem by Gwendolyn Brooks about seven pool players in Chicago, using jazz rhythms and references to the seven deadly sins. Learn about the themes, structure, inspiration and cultural impact of this celebrated example of jazz poetry.
Jayne Cortez (1934-2012) was an African-American poet, activist, and jazz musician. She was married to Ornette Coleman and Melvin Edwards, and published 11 books of poems and nine albums of jazz poetry.
On All About Jazz, Mark F. Turner said "there are more subdued voices who let their music do the talking, as is the case for Ron Miles' Quiver, a project led by the Denver-based trumpeter and his talented cohorts, guitarist Bill Frisell and drummer Brian Blade. These gentle masters are highly respected leaders with expansive discographies and ...