State of the Arts

Robert Pinsky's PoemJazz

Clip | 9m 47s

Robert Pinsky reads his poetry to improvised jazz at Monmouth University in his hometown of Long Branch, New Jersey. State of the Arts takes a tour ‘round the old neighborhood with Pinsky, who says all his poetry started here. Pinsky also says he became a poet only after it became clear he wouldn’t make it as a musician. He performs with bassist Ben Allison and guitarist Steve Cardenas.

Aired: 03/13/13

Rating: NR

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State of the Arts is a local public television program presented by NJ PBS.