The Accompanist
by William Matthews
‘The Accompanist’ by William Matthews is a direct and powerful poem about jazz and what music can accomplish.
William Matthews was a contemporary American poet born in Cincinnati, Ohio. He died in 1997 after publishing eleven books of poetry and earning a reputation for his clever turns of phrase. His work often explores universal themes like life, time, and humanity.
‘The Accompanist’ by William Matthews is a direct and powerful poem about jazz and what music can accomplish.