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Vor 6 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.
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.
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.”.
Vor 5 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.
22. Mai 2024 · Song of the Day: Lester Young feat. Billie Holiday – “Mean to Me”. 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.
28. Mai 2024 · Lester Young, the renowned jazz saxophonist, was the first to record “Just You, Just Me” in 1937. His unique interpretation of the song solidified its place in the jazz canon and set the standard for future renditions.
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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