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Word of Mouth, the collaboration for Poetry and Jazz

Word of Mouth - for a rich interaction of words and music.
Welcome poetry and music lovers!

We give you the best of both these worlds.

Accomplished poets Joan Baranow and David Watts share their poetry, through the written word, and  through jazz musician Robert Markison's dynamic music.

If you prefer poetry to sound its own music, in the quiet of your mind, we offer a selection of poems. Watch for new poems over the coming months.


For a rich interaction of poetry, music, and visuals, try our online multimedia clips.


We love to hear what you think of our creative work, so don't hesitate to leave your public comments.


Our debut CD Powerful Seeds is for sale here, along with three beautiful books of poetry and a poetry audio cassette.

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See and hear short clips from our new CD!

Powerful Seeds or new Poetry and Jazz CD!Powerful Seeds rides the wave of today's poetry and music collaborations.

What sets this CD apart is the extraordinary repertoire of Robert Markison's instruments and musical grooves.

Each track is unique in its improvisational style, matching the diversity of Joan Baranow's and David Watts's poems. Powerful Seeds is a lively conversation of song.

About Word of Mouth

Our poetry books


Living Apart
Here are finely crafted poems about love, death, nature, and family.

Through the magic of her unique, lyrical voice, Joan moves us to celebration.

Paperback, 76 pages
Joan Baranow

Blackberry Winter
Joan's companion *chapbook to David's 'Making' tells the story of their efforts to create a family.



Paperback, 32 pages
Joan Baranow

Blackberry Winter was a 2001 Winner of the Talent House Press Award!

Taking the History

These poems explore the complex relationship between physician and patient. David writes with sensitivity about the body, technology, and healing process.

Paperback, 52 pages
David Watts



Making


This *chapbook traces David's personal journey into his and Joan's efforts to bring a child into the world.

Paperback, 36 pages
David Watts

Making was a 1999 Winner of the Talent House Press Award!

*chapbook: A small booklet, traditionally made by the poet and given away upon celebratory occasions. Nowadays, it is usually a saddleback stapled, small collection of poems distributed by smaller publishers.

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