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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. Apr. 2024 · Lester Young was an American tenor saxophonist who emerged in the mid-1930s Kansas City, Mo., jazz world with the Count Basie band and introduced an approach to improvisation that provided much of the basis for modern jazz solo conception. Young’s tone was a striking departure from the accepted.
17. März 2019 · Jazz musician Lester Young's bio, concert & touring information, albums, reviews, videos, photos and more.
Lester Young war einer der den Jazz prägendsten Saxophonisten. Seine Spielweise markiert die Phase des Übergangs vom Swing zum Bebop. Charakteristisch waren – ganz im Gegensatz zum kraftvollen Sound von Coleman Hawkins – sein schlanker, heller Ton und sein elegantes Spiel.
17. Mai 2018 · Though he came up in mainstream swing orchestras, Young was a pioneer as former swing band members splintered off to explore jazz as a more “ self conscious ” and cutting-edge art form, according to David Perry in Jazz Greats.
Lester Young war einer der einflussreichen Saxophonisten des Jazz. Seine Spielweise markiert den Punkt des Übergangs vom Swing zum Bebop. Charakteristisch waren – ganz im Gegensatz zum kraftvollen Sound von Coleman Hawkins – sein schlanker, heller Ton und sein elegantes Spiel.
His innovative playing style led to modern jazz. He was the inspiration of Charlie Parker and many other musicians who played all types of instruments and became jazz musicians in the 40s and 50s. Young’s relaxed and light style was the foundation of cool jazz in the 1950’s. Young’s legacy is still a source of inspiration, 50 years later ...
