“Saying a Sudden Goodbye to My Goddess” – a remembrance, by Brian Greene
A contributing writer shares his thoughts about the devastating loss of his loving partner.
...February 16th, 2026
A contributing writer shares his thoughts about the devastating loss of his loving partner.
...February 16th, 2026
We are currently seeking poetry from writers of all backgrounds for Black History in Poetry, an anthology scheduled for publication in the Summer of 2026. The anthology will be a means of celebrating and honoring notable Black Americans by offering poetry that teems with imagery, observation, emotion, memory, testimony, insight, impact, and humanity. Our aim is to give readers a way to visualize Black history from a fresh perspective.
...October 3rd, 2025
.“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, 2025 – September, 2025)
...September 30th, 2025
Alan Yount, the Missouri native whose poems were published frequently on Jerry Jazz Musician, has passed away at the age of 77.
...June 17th, 2025
I invite you to take note of three opportunities for having your work published on Jerry Jazz Musician
...April 8th, 2025
The writer shares his enthusiasm for a Jerry Jazz Musician contributing writer’s book – a unique blend of poetry, essays and personal memoir, with jazz at its core.
...April 4th, 2025
“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 (September, 2024 – March, 2025)
...March 14th, 2025
The poet Juan Mobili, whose work has frequently appeared on the pages of Jerry Jazz Musician, has been appointed Poet Laureate of Rockland County (New York).
...March 4th, 2025
News of an interesting poetry competition framed around the upcoming 60th anniversary of the 1965 Motown Revue arriving in the United Kingdom. The competition invites writers to tell their own Motor City stories in poetry.
...January 31st, 2025
How to help musicians (and others) affected by the LA fires…
...January 15th, 2025
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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”Never Again (Working Poems for JD Allen)” by Sean Howard
The Sunday Poem is published weekly, and strives to include the poet reading their work...
Sean Howard introduces and reads his poem
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