The Negro With the trumpet at his lips Whose jacket Has a fine one-button roll. Does not know Upon what riff the music slips Its hypodermic needle To his soul— But softly As the tune comes from his throat Trouble Mellows to a golden note. Jazz Mavericks of the Lone Star State - Página 101por Dave Oliphant - 2009 - 256 páginasVista previa limitada - Acerca de este libro
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