We're doing it legally

I started thinking about the copyright issues in performing a poem, and did a little digging. It turns out I'm creating a "derivative work," so need permission of the copyright holder. City Lights Books was kind enough to refer me to the right guy, and he seems OK with the concept, so paperwork approving the "Howl Jazz Suite" is on its way.

If we, god willing, actually record this behemoth, I'll need mechanical licenses, same as for recording a song. So hey-ho, I learned something! The day is won.

Still need a drummer, though.