THE POET’S CELLIST
Cellist collaborating with poets in live performance
WHAT I DO
- Live poetry collaborations
- Literary readings + performances
- Improvised or composed cello accompaniment
- Acoustic (traditional) or electric cello
For the past 16 years, I’ve played the cello to listen, respond, and speak alongside poetry, creating performances where music becomes part of the text itself.
Each performance is shaped in conversation with the poems — never background, always in dialogue.
SELECTED EXPERIENCE
- Zong! performance with NourbeSe Philip (2014)
- Ongoing collaborations with poets and literary communities
- Founder + co-host, Tabi Po Poetry
BACKGROUND
- Cellist (35+ years)
Classically trained; extensive orchestral and ensemble experience. - Interdisciplinary Collaboration (16+ years)
Work as a cellist in collaboration with poets, folk/Americana artists, and interdisciplinary performers. - Cello + Poetry Performance (ongoing)
Live performance integrating cello with spoken word and poetic forms.
LET’S COLLABORATE
If you’re a poet, curator, or organizer looking to bring live music into a reading or performance, I welcome collaborations.
