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The Waiting Game is an album recorded by hard-bop tenor saxophonist Tina Brooks, recorded on March 2, 1961 for Blue Note, but not released as a single album until 2002. It features performances by Brooks, Johnny Coles, Kenny Drew, Wilbur Ware and Philly Joe Jones. It was Brooks last recording as leader.

The Waiting Game
Studio album by Tina Brooks
Released	October 8, 2002
Recorded	March 2, 1961
Studio	Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Genre	Jazz
Length	39:44
Label	Blue Note Blue Note 40536
Producer	Alfred Lion
Tina Brooks chronology
Back to the Tracks (1960) The Waiting Game (2002)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[2]
Tom Hull	A−[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Tina Brooks except as indicated

1. "Talkin' About" - 7:41
2. "One for Myrtle" - 4:41
3. "Dhyana" - 6:55
4. "David the King" - 6:43
5. "Stranger in Paradise" (Borodin / Wright) - 7:32
6. "The Waiting Game" - 6:12

Personnel

• Tina Brooks - tenor saxophone
• Johnny Coles - trumpet
• Kenny Drew - piano
• Wilbur Ware - bass
• Philly Joe Jones - drums

References

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