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  1. Vor 2 Tagen · Billie Holiday (born Eleanora Fagan; April 7, 1915 – July 17, 1959) was an American jazz and swing music singer. Nicknamed " Lady Day " by her friend and music partner, Lester Young, Holiday made a significant contribution to jazz music and pop singing.

  2. 31. Mai 2024 · Lester Young, also known as “Prez,” was a legendary jazz saxophonist who left an indelible mark on the world of music. Born on August 27, 1909, in Woodville, Mississippi, Young’s unique playing style influenced countless musicians and shaped the course of jazz history.

  3. Vor 4 Tagen · Best known for his work with Charles Mingus in the 1960s, alto saxist Charlie Mariano was one of the proto-boppers, but instead of trying to sound like Charlie Parker, he leaned towards the lilting tone of Lester Young. That combination of Basie and bop is what makes this two disc set so irresistable. Not only that, but Mariano had the idea ...

  4. 29. Mai 2024 · The Lester Young Quartet, “Sometimes I’m Happy,” from The Essential Keynote Collection 1: The Complete Lester Young. “Sometimes I’m Happy” stands as one of saxophonist Lester Youngs very first leader recordings. It was recorded on this day (December 28) in 1943 on Mercury Records.

  5. 29. Mai 2024 · Pound Cake is a timeless jazz masterpiece composed and performed by the incomparable Lester Young. The song was recorded in 1950 and was part of Young’s iconic album, “The President Plays with the Oscar Peterson Trio.”.

  6. 14. Mai 2024 · Beginning August 27, WKCR will have a three-day festival dedicated to the music of Lester Young, and Charlie Parker. The 27th marks the birthday of tenor saxophonist Lester Young, and the 29th, Bird’s. On August 28th we will shift midday to the second artist of this 72 hour jazz broadcast.

  7. Vor 6 Tagen · In June 1954, “Norgran Records” label released “Lester Young with the Oscar Peterson Trio #1” and “Lester Young with the Oscar Peterson Trio #2”, the debut Lester Young albums. They were recorded in November 1952, in New York City, and were produced by Norman Granz.