Home » Member Page

Richard Joines

Rick Joines professes literature at the University of North Texas. The freer the jazz, the better!

About Me

Rick Joines was born in Maryville, TN, grew up in Nashville, and now lives in Denton, TX. He earned degrees from Western Kentucky University, Wichita State University, and the University of Florida. He has taught literature and writing at Auburn University and now at the University of North Texas. He has published poems and book reviews of novels, literary criticism, philosophy, and poetry. He has been an NEH Fellow, a DAAD Fellow, a resident at the Blue Mountain Center, and an AWP/Intro winner.

Contact Me

My Jazz Story

My advice to new listeners... Don't be afraid—it's only free jazz.

Get more of a good thing!

Our weekly newsletter highlights our top stories, our special offers, and upcoming jazz events near you.