About the Author

Barry Wallenstein is the author of six collections of poetry, the most recent being Tony's World, (Birchbrook Press, 2010). His special interest is presenting his poetry in collaboration with jazz. The latest recording, Euphoria Ripens (Cadence Jazz Records), was listed among the Best Jazz Recordings of 2008 in AllAboutJazz magazine. He is an Emeritus Professor of literature and creative writing at the City College of New York and an editor of the journal American Book Review. At City, in 1972, he initiated the Annual Spring Poetry Festival which continues to this day. Both Donald Lev and Enid Dame were participants from the beginning.