Jake’s books reflect his interest in travel, nomadic living, the poetics of place, cooking, music, nature, and spirituality. They also relate deeply soulful encounters with other human beings, many of whom are marginalized or exist on the fringes of society. Due to his Beat and Post-Beat influences and teachers, his literary work has a spontaneous and jazzy flow. Ultimately, his alternative voice and unique style engage the reader in spiritual and environmental contemplation on many levels.

He has been fortunate to have recorded and performed with a number of wonderful musicians, including the renowned jazz pianist Eddie Higgins. Their jazz and poetry album, Miami Session, is available for purchase on this website. He has also recorded or performed with DJ Astro, composer Nicolas Stirling, pianist Matthew Tavis Johnson, musician Wayo Hogan, jazz singer Jenna Mammina, and classical guitarist Jacqueline Henry-Ross.

Jake has been blessed to be a featured poet and performer at a number of culturally relevant venues throughout the United States and Canada, including: The Bush Auditorium at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida; The New College Theater in San Francisco, California; The Poet’s Loft in Hot Springs, Arkansas; The Stony Point Center in New York; The Civic Media Center in Gainesville, Florida; Art House Gallery and Cultural Center in Berkeley, California; The Henry Miller Library in Big Sur, California; Third Place Books in Seattle, Washington; Gutter Press Studio in Toronto, and Manson’s Community Hall on Cortes Island, British Columbia, Canada.

One of the central goals of Jake’s performances is to help raise money for various charities, including those who work with homeless people, abused women, and at-risk youth. Jake can do readings and performances in-person or via Zoom. Please contact Jake if you would like him to do a reading or performance at your next event to benefit a charitable organization or those in need of support.