He has published four books of poetry entitled He Sees Things (2010), We Think We Know (2011), The Meaning of Me (2012), and Bread Widow (2013). He has published four chapbooks under the titles Queen of the Nile, I Too Am A Slave, The Majestic, and Midnight In Madrid through Portland publishing company Naviguer Les Mers Publishing. In addition, a number of his poems have been published in online j
ournals and periodicals. When I Was Young (2010) is a highly regarded thematic CD that speaks to love, hope, betrayal, and fidelity addressed in various social and cultural context. I Loved You Once (2011) contains great poetry writing set to jazz, blues, and pop musical influences. His latest release is titled Them Poetry Blues (2013) is a compilation of great poetry contextualize in blues genre music. Clearly, it’s an outstanding album featuring some of Oregon’s most talented jazz and blues musicians. emmett wheatfall was a featured poet at the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the March on Washington—Portland Event, wherein he delivered his original poem for the occasion entitled “Miles To Go Before We Sleep.” He also was the keynote speaker Oregon Black History Series March on “Washington for Jobs and Freedom Fiftieth Anniversary Programs” screening of Dr. King’s “I Have A Dream Speech” on August 28, 2013. He has been a featured poet at poetry readings and has performed lyrical poetry in concert with Oregon Poet Laureate Lawson Inada, been on air (radio) with Oregon's poet laureate Paulann Petersen, and is an active participant in the Portland Poetry Slam (PPS) spoken word scene. emmett has performed lyrical poetry at Jimmy Mak’s, a premier Northwest Jazz club and one of America's top 100 Jazz clubs. He has been accompanied by world class Jazz musicians in the persons of Noah Peterson, Gordon Lee, Andre St. James, Edwin Coleman III, and John Thomas, Canadian pianist Gaea Shell, Eldon T. Jones, and Ramsey Embick. In addition, such Portland legends James Miller, Carlton Jackson, the "Lion of the B-3 Hammond" Mr. Louis "aka King Louie" Pain, Peter Dammann, and Salem's own Nathan Olsen. Most notable is Grammy nominated Jazz, Blues, and Gospel pianist Ms. Janice Scroggins, and Portland vocalist Ms. Barbara Harris. He has played local jazz venues such as Ivories Jazz Lounge and Restaurant, Tony Starlight's Supper Club and Lounge, and Backspace Cafe. All are great music venues in the City of Portland, Oregon. Special mention is made of his longtime personal assist Ms. Carolyn Lee. emmett is a signed recording artist with Peterson Entertainment, Inc.
