Paul Haines (poet) facts for kids
Paul Haines (born in 1932, died on January 21, 2003) was a talented American poet and a writer of lyrics for jazz music. He was born in Vassar, Michigan, USA. He traveled a lot, living in Europe, Asia, and other parts of the United States. Eventually, he made Canada his home. For a long time, he taught French at a school in Fenelon Falls, Ontario, Canada.
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Paul Haines: A Poet and Jazz Lyricist
Paul Haines was born in Vassar, Michigan, in 1932. He spent time living in different places around the world before settling in Canada. In the 1960s, he was very active in New York City's music scene. He worked with famous jazz musicians. For example, he helped record a song called Ghosts by Albert Ayler. Another recording by Ayler, Spiritual Unity (from 1965), even included some of Paul Haines's writings.
His Best-Known Work
Paul Haines is most famous for his work called Escalator over the Hill. This was a big project he created with the musician Carla Bley. It is a special kind of jazz opera or musical. It showed his unique way of combining words with music.
His Family and Their Talents
Paul Haines and his wife, Jo Hayward, had three children. Their names are Emily, Avery, and Tim. All of his children have also become successful in their own fields.
Emily Haines: A Musician
His daughter, Emily Haines, is a well-known songwriter and musician. She is part of the band Metric. She also performs with Broken Social Scene and has her own project called Emily Haines & The Soft Skeleton.
Avery Haines: A Journalist
His daughter, Avery Haines, is a Canadian television journalist. She is also a popular host for television shows.
Tim Haines: A Record Store Owner
His son, Tim Haines, owns a record store. It is called Bluestreak Records and is located in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.
