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 1999. It features performances by Brooks, Johnny Coles, Kenny Drew, Wilbur Ware and Philly Joe Jones. It was Brooks last recording as leader.

Track listing All compositions by Tina Brooks except as indicated

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

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

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