Beat, Blues and the Rhythm of Fools

By Jason Disley

A collection of New Beat poetry that is observational, and indicative of today's society covering various theme's. Referencing blues music, jazz and other genres it question's life's decisions. Many of which in retrospect can be seen as foolish. Although some of the book deals with maudlin moments, there is room for optimism. Jason Disley even provides a musical tracklist which compliments the collection and provides a new experience when reading the poems whilst
listening.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Release date: Sep 2, 2016
• ISBN: 9781326777838

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Beat, Blues and the Rhythm of Fools

By

Jason Disley

This collection ©Jason Disley

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No part of this book may be reproduced

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A  CIP catalogue record for this book

Is available from the British Library

ISBN 978-1-326-7783-8

A Beatnpress Book

Also written by Jason Disley

The New Beat Generation & Other Spontaneous Verse.

Jazz Poetry - Improvisations In Language

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This collection is dedicated to my family whom I love dearly.

Special thanks go to friends and people who inspire me - Jason Brummell and The Suave Collective, Matteo Sedazzari at zani.co.uk, Adam Cooper at Heavy Soul Records, Paul Orwell, Sheila Hughes, Pete Mckenna, Bob Lang, Paul Weller, Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, Gary Snyder, Roger McGough, Brian Patten, Adrian Henri, John Lennon, Jim Morrison, Salvador Dali, John Cooper Clarke - and all those that keep the fires burning inside, and desire a life of peace and happiness. The soul singers, the jazz musicians, the artists who are so in touch with what surrounds us.

CONTENTS

Forword by Jason Brummell

Introduction

The Art That Changes Views

Some Spontaneous Combustion Of My Mind

Bring Back Mister Hoochie Coochie Man

The Way My Soul Is Feeling. Yeah?

Beat, Blues And The Rhythm Of Fools

Inspiration

The Italian Machine

True News

Fabric

In The Eden Of My Soul

In the Basement Of My Mind

Divide And Conquer

I Got The Blues

I've Got The Post Referendum Blues

Fire Cracker In My Mind

Imagination Rules The World

Who Are The Faces?

Marooned

The Envious

Songs Of Blues

My Slim Harpo Blues

When A Tide Turns

Weapon Of Mass Distraction

The Misfortune Of A Buddhist Mod

Tell Lie Vision

Where Have The Sunshine Days Gone?