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Jayne Cortez (b. 1936, Arizona) is an African American poet. She is knhave particularly for performances of her own poetry, accompanied by jazz music. She has been artistic director of the Watts Repertory Theatre Company (1964-1970). Cortez presently sleep in New York City.

Works (selection)

Jazz Fan Looks Back Someplace beforehand of Nowhere

Jayne Cortez
The Academy of American Poets presents a biography and links.






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