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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Mingus Big Band
Performer
Alex Foster
Alto Saxophone
Chris Potter
Tenor Saxophone
Craig Handy
Tenor Saxophone
David Taylor
Bass Trombone
Jack Walrath
Trumpet
Kenny Drew, Jr.
Piano
Michael Formanek
Bass
Randy Brecker
Trumpet
Ronnie Cuber
Baritone Saxophone
Ryan Kisor
Trumpet
Sam Burtis
Trombone
Steve Slagle
Alto Saxophone
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Charles Mingus
Composer
Ronnie Cuber
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Sue Mingus
Producer
Lyrics
Yeah, I was hanging out in Times Square
Reminiscing through the rhythm of the city
Walking up and down Broadway
Checking out all them fine babes
Dancers on their way to class
Birdland, jazz corner of the world
Yeah, I played with Mingus
At Birdland one night
I said, "Charles, can I play one with you?"
He said, "Yeah, come on man
As long as the union don't bust us"
Well, no sooner said than done
Mingus counted off Charlie Parker's Koko
Fast as he could play it
And man, that was fast
Well, I got off two choruses without getting too bruised
And after the set was over
James Moody came over and gave me a big hug and said
"Man, you made it"
Made me feel real warm
Gave me the courage to keep on, keeping on, Jack
Yeah, why I sure felt good that night
Writer(s): Charles Mingus
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