Al Young reads at Does the Secret Mind Whisper: A Celebration of Bob Kaufman (3)

For the second year in a row Justin Desmangles hosts a celebration of the life, mission and legacy of poet Bob Kaufman (1928-1986), whose spirit and poetry continue to breathe life into San Francisco's and the global poetry scene.

A longtime fan and friend of Kaufman and his work, California Poet Laureate Emeritus Al Young and are San Francisco Poet Laureate Emeritus Jack Hirschman among those invited to testify. Joining him to honor Kaufman are composer-saxophonist Roscoe Mitchell, vibist Willie Wynant, and poet Mario Ellis Hill.

Category:

People & Blogs

Tags:

• Bob Kaufman
• Justin Desmangles
• Al Young
• Jack Hirschman
• Roscoe Mitchell
• Willie Wynant
• Mario Ellis Hill
• San Franciso Public Library
• Koret Auditorium

[charlottepoet]

loved that last piece he read!