RUTH L. HENDERSON-LOWE

Ruth L. Henderson-Lowe was born in New York City but grew up in Jamaica, Long Island. She graduated from the City College of New York receiving a BA and a MA in World History as a major and Spanish as a minor. She now resides in Bergenfield, New Jersey.

Ruth is a retired New York City School District Supervisor, a widow, mother, and grandmother. Both of her children are talented musicians. Her daughter Ayana, is a jazz vocalist primarily singing at jazz clubs in the New York City area and her son David is an accomplished pianist/organist and composer. So you see, the arts run deeply in her family. Ruth has traveled world wide and speaks Spanish fluently.

Ruth's hobbies are reading, travel, playing tournament bridge, and writing poetry. She is also very active in Saint Mark's church. Ruth's favorite jazz artists are Billie Holliday, Charlie Parker, and Peggy Lee.

Ruth L. Henderson-Lowe's poetry is very moving and is deeply rooted in the family. Spotlight On Jazz and Poetry is truly blessed to have her as a featured poet!