One time, when I was in my teens, jamming in a Kansas City club, I was doing all right until I tried doing double tempo on 'Body and Soul.' Everybody fell out laughing. I went home and cried and didn't want to play again for three months.
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"One time, when I was in my teens, jamming in a Kansas City club, I was doing all right until I tried doing double tempo on 'Body and Soul.' Everybody fell out laughing. I went home and cried and didn't want to play again for three months." — Charlie Parker
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One time, when I was in my teens, jamming in a Kansas City club, I was doing all right until I tried doing double tempo on 'Body and Soul.' Everybody fell out laughing. I went home and cried and didn't want to play again for three months. — Charlie Parker
About Charlie Parker
Charlie Parker was a Musician from United States (1920–1955).
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Who said "One time, when I was in my teens, jamming in a Kansas City club, I was doing al…"?
This quote is attributed to Charlie Parker, a Musician from United States.
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Charlie Parker lived from 1920 – 1955.