Jazz
Lester Young
Lester Young (1909–1959) — American tenor saxophonist nicknamed Pres, whose lyrical, relaxed phrasing was a foundational influence on cool jazz. Defined the Count Basie reed section and recorded essential sides with Billie Holiday.
2 products
YOUNG, Lester: Lester Leaps Again (1942-1944)
Naxos
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CD
$19.99
May 17, 2005
Classical Music
QUINTESSENCE: V2: L. YOUNG 193
Frémeaux
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CD
$32.99
Apr 01, 2000
(2-CD set) Lester Young, on exile from a future wich would have never happened. - TRACK LISTING: THEM THERE EYES. CHEROKEE, part 1&2. I AIN'T GOT NOBODY. (LET ME) LIVE AND LOVE TONIGHT. LOVE ME OR LEAVE ME. TWELVTH STREET RAG. MISS THING, part 1&2. SONG OF THE ISLANDS. I NEVER KNEW. SOMETIMES I'm HAPPY. SIX CATS AND A PRINCE. DESTINATION KC. JO-JO. FOUR O'CLOCK DRAG. POOR LITTLE PLAYTHING. KANSAS CITY STRIDE. BASIE STRIDES AGAIN (ALONG AVENUE C). THE MIDNIGHT SYMPHONY. ON THE SUNNY SIDE OF THE STREET (1). D.B. BLUES. THESE FOOLISH THINGS. I CAN'T GET STARTED. I'VE FOUND A NEW BABY. MEAN TO ME. SLOW DRAG. YOU'RE DRIVING ME CRAZY. LESTER'S BE BOP BOOGIE. SHE'S FUNNY THAT WAY. S.M. BLUES. JUMPIN' WITH SYMPHONY SID (1). NO EYES BLUES. ON THE SUNNY SIDE OF THE STREET (2). EASY DOES IT. JUMPIN' WITH SYMPHONY SID (2)
