Nominations for the Pushcart Prize XLIX
Announcing the six writers nominated for the Pushcart Prize v. XLIX, whose work was published in Jerry Jazz Musician during 2024.
...December 3rd, 2024
Announcing the six writers nominated for the Pushcart Prize v. XLIX, whose work was published in Jerry Jazz Musician during 2024.
...December 3rd, 2024
Some thoughts on a new book of photography by frequent Jerry Jazz Musician contributing writer Bob Hecht
...November 27th, 2024
“Community Bookshelf” is a twice-yearly space where writers who have been published on Jerry Jazz Musician can share news about their recently authored books and/or recordings. This edition includes information about books published within the last six months or so (March – September, 2024)
...September 10th, 2024
The most eminent jazz writer of his generation is now a recipient of the 2025 National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Jazz Masters Fellowship.
...July 18th, 2024
An excerpt from the author’s debut MONARCH: Stories, which has been described by Kirkus as “a gutsy, grungy collection centering troubled souls,” and “more than a collection of stories, Tobias’ debut is a selection of gritty, emotional character studies…brimming with pure Americana.”
...June 3rd, 2024
News about a Jerry Jazz Musician printed jazz poetry anthology, and information about submitting your poetry for consideration
...May 24th, 2024
“Community Bookshelf” is a twice-yearly space where writers who have been published on Jerry Jazz Musician can share information about their recently authored books.
...March 29th, 2024
News about upcoming publishing dates, collections, and recent posts…
...December 1st, 2023
Announcing the six writers nominated for the Pushcart Prize v. XLVIII, whose work was published in Jerry Jazz Musician during 2023.
...November 21st, 2023
“Community Bookshelf” is a twice-yearly space where writers who have been published on Jerry Jazz Musician can share information about their recently authored books.
...September 6th, 2023
An exquisite poetry collection that honors the poet’s past in touching, passionate verse inspired by priceless family photographs.
...February 4th, 2023
Information concerning a new way contributing writers can access work published on Jerry Jazz Musician
...December 8th, 2022
Announcing the six writers nominated for the Pushcart Prize v. XLVIII, whose work was published in Jerry Jazz Musician during 2022.
...November 29th, 2022
Joe Maita, publisher of the website Jerry Jazz Musician, is interviewed on “The Buzz,” the podcast of the Jazz Journalists Association
...November 1st, 2022
Along with the satisfaction of publishing countless outstanding poems over the years comes my delight in getting to know many of the poets responsible for them. From this experience an active community of writers has taken shape, most of whom share a common vision of communicating their love and appreciation for jazz music and the historic artists they revere. One such poet is Ms. Aurora M. Lewis of Morena Valley, California, whose new book, Jazz Poems: Reflections on a Broken Heart has just been published.
...November 3rd, 2021
. . Arlene Corwin . ___ . …..The community of artists who contribute their work to Jerry Jazz Musician are a special collection of brilliant creators who most often share their souls within the “comfort” of their poetry and prose. .Skilled writing ain’t easy or cheap, but it provides a willing practitioner a … Continue reading “News about the poet Arlene Corwin”
...January 27th, 2020
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