Jazz Poetry

Exploring the evolution of jazz poetry, this work highlights its definition as poetry shaped by jazz music. It examines significant figures and movements, tracing the genre from the racist themes of the 1920s to a more celebratory tone in contemporary works. The influence of jazz legends like Charlie Parker and John Coltrane is reflected in the poetry of notable writers such as Langston Hughes and Sterling Brown. This volume appeals to scholars and enthusiasts of literature, music, American and African Studies, and popular culture.