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15. Feb. 2023 · Lester Young, whom Billie Holiday anointed "The President" — "Prez" to those in the know — led a revolution on the tenor saxophone that influenced generations. NPR ran this piece in honor of his centennial in 2009; we're sharing it again on President's Day.
Lester Willis Young, genannt „Prez“ oder „Pres“ (* 27. August 1909 in Woodville, Mississippi; † 15. März 1959 in New York City), war ein US-amerikanischer Tenorsaxophonist und Klarinettist. Lester Young war einer der den Jazz prägendsten Saxophonisten. Seine Spielweise markiert die Phase des Übergangs vom Swing zum Bebop.
8. Sept. 2020 · But in the book, I have a quote from a friend of Louis, Charlie Carpenter, who's African American and later became Lester Young’s manager. He remembered Louis running to his home in the south side of Chicago with that record and playing it and was like, “You have to hear this. I've got strings. I've got a pop song. I'm on this year. I'm ...
Lester Willis Young (August 27, 1909 – March 15, 1959), nicknamed "Pres" or "Prez", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and occasional clarinetist. Coming to prominence while a member of Count Basie 's orchestra, Young was one of the most influential players on his instrument.
16. Jan. 2018 · Saxophonist Lester Young did perform with Benny Goodman on the Carnegie Hall stage in 1938, but the saxophone solo during "One O'Clock Jump" that is heard in this story was played by Babe Russin.
9. Okt. 2015 · Pianist Sammy Price (1908–1992) began his career in the 1920s. He became a session pianist for Decca Records in 1938, and he led his own band, the Texas Bluesicians, which included greats such as...
26. Nov. 2012 · Within years, his first big break comes when he's hired to replace Lester Young in the Count Basie Orchestra. 1940: Wilson and Byas appear together on a Billie Holiday recording session on Sept...
