In an interview with an Indian newspaper, TelegramMr. Roy recalled: “Suddenly Miles said to me: ‘You go’ – no music, nothing, just like that. Realizing that I need to adjust my vote, I start playing the ta-ka-na-ta-n-ka-tin rhythm. Herbie nodded to the beat and gave a ‘Yes!’ started playing with It was just the two …

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