<P> There are three studio versions of the song . The original version featured Richie Cannata on saxophone and appeared on the original Turnstiles album . Cannata's saxophone part was replaced by a Phil Woods saxophone part on the Greatest Hits Volume I & II album . This new version appeared on the Turnstiles CD reissue in 1998 . The Quadrophonic LP release differs from both the original release & Greatest Hits version . </P> <P> Phil Woods only solo for Billy Joel was on "Just The Way You Are ." He did not record "New York State of Mind" with Billy Joel, although he may have recorded it with Mel Torme . (I am Phil Woods' widow and know this part of the section is incorrect . I would like it removed) </P> <Ul> <Li> Billy Joel--piano, vocals </Li> <Li> Ken Ascher--orchestral arrangements </Li> <Li> Richie Cannata--saxophone </Li> <Li> Liberty DeVitto--drums </Li> <Li> Doug Stegmeyer--bass </Li> </Ul> <Li> Billy Joel--piano, vocals </Li>

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