Super street catch. I find that people in smaller cities tend to stop and listen to street musicians, e.g. St. Augustine, FL. In NYC, I think they feel it's too touristy. But I bet he was entertaining and deep down inside they probably thought so, too. :-)
That is a shame Danny, though his loss is your gain as the ignorance of the passers by and the concentration of the cornet player makes for a great shot.
Hahaha.... That man striding through your shot looks a bit like Thor! ;)