Cherokee [Alternate Take][#]

Charles Mingus Jr. (April 22, 1922 – January 5, 1979) was a highly-influential American jazz double bassist, composer and bandleader. Mingus's compositions retained the hot and soulful feel of hard bop and drew heavily from black gospel music while sometimes drawing on elements of Third Stream, free jazz, and classical music. Yet Mingus avoided categorization, forging his own brand of music that fused tradition with unique and unexplored realms of jazz. He once cited Duke Ellington and church as his main influences. more »

Year:: 1990
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Sweet Indian maiden, since first I met you, 
I can't forget you, Cherokee sweetheart. 

Child of the prairie, your love keeps calling, 
My heart enthralling, Cherokee. 

Dreams of summertime, of lover time gone by, 
Throng my memory so tenderly, and sigh. My 

Sweet Indian maiden, one day I'll hold you, 
In my arms fold you, Cherokee.

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