Jayne Cortez
American poet and activist
Jayne Cortez was an African-American poet, activist, small press publisher and spoken-word performance artist whose voice is celebrated for its political, surrealistic and dynamic innovations in lyricism and visceral sound. Her writing is part of... Wikipedia
Born: May 10, 1934, Fort Huachuca
Died: December 28, 2012 (age 78 years), Manhattan, New York, NY
Books: On the imperial highway, Jazz fan looks back, Firespitter, and more
Spouse: Mel Edwards (m. 1975–2012) and Ornette Coleman (m. 1954–1964)
Children: Denardo Coleman
Education: Compton College
Genres: Avant-garde jazz, free jazz