Hanging Loose

James Strecker's poems inspired by travels to Africa and Europe, by jazz, ballet, modern dance and visual arts and its creative personalities. Barend put these poems to music, sings, recites and plays them to life...

James Strecker is the author or editor of over 20 books. Of his 9 collections of poetry, several focus entirely on jazz, animal

James Strecker's poems inspired by travels to Africa and Europe, by jazz, ballet, modern dance and visual arts and its creative personalities. Barend put these poems to music, sings, recites and plays them to life...

James Strecker is the author or editor of over 20 books. Of his 9 collections of poetry, several focus entirely on jazz, animal rights, blues, or ballet. You find selections from each book at: www.jamesstrecker.com
James, or Jim, is also a widely-published freelance writer, sculptor and photographer. We've included several of his writings along with a gallery section of his sculptures and photographs.