R A Jordan, aka Rodenick Anthony Jordan, was a rarity. An African-American violinist who chose Mozart over Motown. Gifted, with a photographic memory, he was able to recall volumes of classical music recordings, classical literature and historical details regarding New York City architecture.

The left-handed man who could fill a doorway, became fluent in German before adulthood. Also a gifted sketch artist, he at last, chose to focus on the musings contained is this volume of his poetry.

R. A. Jordan’s untimely death took place in 1998 at the age of 43.

R. A. Jordan in Three Parts, is the compilation of the writer’s works. His musings, consistently insightful, at times echoed the prophetic.