Dark Jazz

In “Dark Jazz,” Rowan Duncan delivers a haunting collection that masterfully blends the raw emotion of Jazz music with the precise craft of contemporary verse. Through three distinct sections—Poems, Lyrics, and Sketches—Duncan explores themes of mortality, urban loneliness, and the bittersweet nature of love with unflinching honesty and lyrical grace.From homages to Sylvia Plath and Van Gogh to noir-tinged jazz ballads and vivid literary sketches, this collection pulses with the rhythm of late-night city streets and smoke-filled clubs.”Dark Jazz” is a fearless exploration of life’s darker corners, illuminated by moments of unexpected beauty and redemption. It’s a collection that will resonate with anyone who has ever found solace in music, poetry, or the quiet hours before dawn.