Toshiko Akiyoshi Smithsonian Interview Block 568 (Q18521)

(Chuckling) I think about it, I say, probably the Buddha said, "Dont go, Ill get you some job. " So this job, it was a long time. Then when finally the Five Spot closed, Art DLugoff of the Gate, Top of the Gate, you know, Village Gate, and Top of the Gate was used most of the time was (for) trio jobs. And so Art D'Lugoff said, "Come play at my place," so I was playing solo there, also. In thos ...