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David Meltzer was a pivotal figure in the Beat Generation and the San Francisco Renaissance, bridging poetry and jazz with a distinctive, improvisational voice. An American poet, musician, and educator, Meltzer began recording poetry with jazz in 1958 and went on to collaborate with groups such as The Serpent Power and Tina & David Meltzer. A versatile artist, he also taught at the New College of California and contributed extensively to poetry publishing and the jazz-poetry continuum. This artist page highlights his biography, discography, and upcoming tour information, so you can secure your seats with ease.