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  1. Vor 5 Tagen · 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.

  2. Vor 5 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.

  3. 18. Mai 2024 · The Eddie Durham composition, performed on WNEW-AM in New York City, either December 22 or 29, 1940. Hot Lips Page, trumpet and vocal; Lester Young, Charlie Barnet, tenor saxophones; others ...

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  4. 29. Mai 2024 · “All of Me,” is arguably the most famous composition by Gerard Marks and Seymour Simon. The songwriting duo composed it in 1931. That year, it was first recorded by actress and singer Ruth Etting, also known as “America’s sweetheart of song.”

  5. 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 Young’s very first leader recordings. It was recorded on this day (December 28) in 1943 on Mercury Records.

  6. Vor 4 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. Personnel: Lester Young – vocal, tenor saxophone Oscar Peterson – piano Barney Kessel – guitar Ray Brown ...

  7. 22. Mai 2024 · Song of the Day: Lester Young feat. Billie Holiday – “Mean to Me”. by Brian Zimmerman. Lester Young, the tenor saxophonist whose sweet and supple style provided a contrast to the hard-driving soloists of the bebop era, was born on this day (August 27) in Woodville, Mississippi, in 1909.