Jazz in Literature: The Reunion

Jazz music has had an influence on how people dress, speak and move. Jazz has even been a major influence on the writing of important authors and poets. Early in the course, we read the poem "Jazz Fantasia" by Carl Sandburg. In that poem, Mr. Sandburg was trying to express, in words, all the swirling emotions and sounds of Jazz. Other writers have made Jazz a central theme or plot point in their writings. 

The materials you need for today's class can be found in the following folder in the Jazz History classroom handouts:

• Jazz Writing/ Short Stories

You will read the short story "The Reunion" by Maya Angelou
After completing the story, please respond to the comprehension questions.

This is the first assignment in a series of projects about Jazz in literature.