Kinds of Cool: An Interactive Jazz Poetry Anthology

Kinds of Cool is a jazz-inspired poetry anthology that weaves the soulful essence of music into verse. Edited by Joe Maita and Summer Stewart, this collection captures the spirit of jazz through rhythm, improvisation and emotion, echoing the genre’s profound influence on culture and creativity. With stunning artwork by Marsha Hammel, whose vibrant paintings bring the pages to life, each poem invites readers to experience the moods and moments that define jazz: cool, bluesy, soulful, and bold. What makes this collection particularly unique is that it also allows readers - through the use of QR codes and smart technology devices - to hear several of the poets read their work, and to link to select historic recorded musical performances relevant to the poems. This anthology celebrates the harmony between poetry and music, making it a must-have for lovers of both art forms.