Steve Shoemaker sent this today after learning that Ted Godbout, an outstanding jazz pianist, is joining us at Shepherd of the Hill Church in Chaska.
PENTECOST
(TO BE READ ALOUD)
An Acrostic
Perhaps a jazz improvisation says
Exactly what is thinkable about
New life, fresh breath…the Holy Spirit. Has
There ever been a music without doubt
Except jazz? Faith, improvisation cause
Circles of sound to rise and fly throughout
Our cosmos. Tongues of flame are seen on heads
Singing or playing solos. Then without
Time passing–a new language: Jesus! Jazz!
– Steve Shoemaker, Urbana, IL
Views from the Edge 
When you think about what is creative/improv speech, i.e., poetry and prose if not a form of jazz as jazz is a new form of language as you say Steve.
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