Revered San Francisco poet August Kleinzahler makes marvelous music in new collection
Briefly

In my work, fog literally seeps through; it's present in about 30% of my poems. It’s such a unique and dynamic fact of living in San Francisco.
The new collection 'A History of Western Music' reflects 25 years of work and connects themes of weather and sound, with Western music as the binding force.
My poems explore various musical experiences—from baffled Parisians witnessing Thelonious Monk to grocery store encounters with Whitney Houston—each revealing profound insights.
My approach to poetry mirrors musicianship; I replicate jazz syntax in specific poems, allowing sound to play a pivotal role in the language used.
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