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Don’t Worry About the Labels
Quintessentially American
Scores of differing mood
Even named by temperature
Hot and cool include
Categories unmemorizable
Don’t worry about the labels
On your listening journey
“Giant Steps”
“Slow Freight”
“Big Train”
May take
Endless destinations
This sprawling
Jazz landscape
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Listen to Mike Mignano read his poem
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Mike Mignano, retired Ocala, FL.
Hometown Ithaca, NY. Grad Univ.
of Miami and Cumberland
School of Law. Interests include:
travel; guitar; choral singing; hymn
lyric/poetry writing; viewing
sports; and attending theatre.
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A native of Miami, FL, Marsha Hammel grew up in Central America and Europe, returning to the states in 1961. A prolific artist, she enjoys a wide audience for original paintings and published works in the UK, having been represented by Felix Rosenstiel’s in London since the early 90’s. During a four-decade studio practice, at least 1500 paintings have become part of private, corporate and institutional collections throughout the US and Europe. Click here to visit her website.
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Listen to the 1982 recording of pianist Tommy Flanagan playing John Coltrane’s composition “Giant Steps,” with George Mraz (bass) and Al Foster (drums). [Kontor New Media]
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Click for:
More poetry on Jerry Jazz Musician
“Bluesette,” Salvatore Difalco’s winning story in the 67th Jerry Jazz Musician Short Fiction Contest
Information about how to submit your poetry or short fiction
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