I was listening to all those lyrics and trying to take in everything that was happening. I was completely excited. It was one of the greatest times that I had listening to music.
Jay McShannIt was my first time in Kansas City. In about two or three days I had a gig at a place called The Monroe Inn.
Jay McShannThey said Bird played bebop, but Bird could still swing. I've heard a lot of guys play bebop, but they wasn't swinging.
Jay McShann