Legendary beat poet and surrealist, Ted Joans, who lived in Vancouver for the last few years, died last week. Joans was an important figure in the beat movement that emerged in New York and elsewhere in the forties. His work was characterised by African story-telling influences and jazz music.
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A celebration of Joans' life is planned for this Wednesday:
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Wednesday May 14th 9PM
@
BUKOWSKI S BAR & GRILL
1447 Commercial Drive
Vancouver, B.C.
WOW! JAZZ IS MY RELIGION
Come out this Wednesday evening to celebrate the beautiful spirit and life that IS Ted Joans!
This short notice is necessary, as members of Ted s family are only in town until Thursday.
The organizing is underway for the evening which will encompass all that Ted loved and lived for
JAZZ, POETRY AND SURREALISM!
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May 12, 2003, 06:25 PM
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