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    Etched In A Time Of Reckoning
    Etched In A Time Of Reckoning
    Etched In A Time Of Reckoning
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    Etched In A Time Of Reckoning

    By Mark McGrain

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    The grace and irony of the human condition abound in Mark McGrain's first published collection of poetry. With the rhythm and pitch of a fluent jazz improvisor, McGrain delivers images of joy, whimsy, and unfettered humility in this

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherImmersion Records & Media
    Release dateOct 11, 2023
    ISBN9798218291372
    Etched In A Time Of Reckoning
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    Mark McGrain

    Mark McGrain is an artist working in the media of new music, jazz, improvisation, composition, and performance. He is also a poet, educator, and author. Dividing his time between New Orleans and Mexico City, he continues to perform, write, and teach as a creator without borders. A former faculty member at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, he authored the text Music Notation (Hal Leonard pub.). His musical compositions and performances have been featured on NPR, PBS, and have enjoyed critical acclaim in the U.S. and international jazz radio markets. Subscribing to a philosophy of continued action enables life continued, he and his photojournalist wife, Cheryl Gerber, enjoy the longevity offered by five shared children, six grandchildren and a cat named Joan Didion.

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