Hanging Loose

James Strecker's poems are inspired by travels to Africa and Europe, by jazz, ballet, modern dance and visual arts and their creative personalities. Barend set these poems to music, sings and recites them and plays them at the same time...

James Strecker is the author or editor of more than twenty books. Of his nine poetry collections, several

James Strecker's poems are inspired by travels to Africa and Europe, by jazz, ballet, modern dance and visual arts and their creative personalities. Barend set these poems to music, sings and recites them and plays them at the same time...

James Strecker is the author or editor of more than twenty books. Of his nine poetry collections, several focus entirely on jazz, animal rights, blues or ballet. Selections from each book can be found at: www.jamesstrecker.com James, or Jim, is also a widely published freelance writer, sculptor and photographer. Several of his writings and a gallery section of his sculptures and photographs are included on his website.