Like a precious and perhaps even ancient note in a bottle, the words of Douglas Ray Jaffe pour out with bits of gritty sand and salty water from another place – an almost mystical place. With the release of his latest project, he reveals himself as a writer, poet, lyricist, and thinker in the tradition of the great philosophers of times past.

 

It was a friend of Jaffe’s who discovered his words from a page rolled into a typewriter. She noted that his poetry should be put to music, and since that day, musicians have been putting their own melodies to his writings.

 

And now, an intimate and stirring collection is ready for release. Jaffe’s words flow with instrumentation and interpretation by a variety of talented musicians and vocalists, adding not only to his dynamic catalogue, but to the entire pantheon of music.

 

The Douglas Ray Jaffe Project is a glimpse at the inquisitive man behind the curtain; his poetic observations of a world that is both chaotic and beautiful, interpreted by voices willing to confront and explore the truth.