We're Blues People. And Blues

When I First Came To New York Everybody On The Scene Would Treat Me Like I Could Play But I Couldn't.

When Did We Begin To Lose Faith In Our Ability To Effect Change?

Trumpet Players See Each Other, And It's Like We're Getting Ready To Square Off Or Get Into A Fight Or Something.

And My Identity...i Never Really Wondered About It Because, Unfortunately, I Sounded Like Myself. People Be Saying I Sound Like Miles Or Clifford Brown.

We Always Hear About The Rights Of Democracy, But The Major Responsibility Of It Is Participation.