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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lester_YoungLester Young - Wikipedia

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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.

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     Lester Young - Mean To Me (1958)

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3. www.britannica.com › biography › Lester-YoungLester Young | Jazz Saxophonist, Tenor Sax, Jazz Innovator ...

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   Apr 16, 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.

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4. www.npr.org › 2009/08/27 › 112255870Lester Young: 'The Prez' Still Rules At 100 : NPR

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   Aug 27, 2009 · In the 1930s, Lester Young — known as the "President of Jazz" or simply "The Prez" — led a revolution on the tenor saxophone that influenced generations to follow. He was Billie Holiday 's...

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6. www.youtube.com › playlistLESTER YOUNG - OFFICIAL PLAYLIST - YouTube

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   Hear the greatest hits of LESTER YOUNG in this OFFICIAL playlist. Spread the classic jazz, and don't forget to share this playlist! Subscribe here: http://...

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     Lester Young - In a Little Spanish Town (1951)

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     Lester Young - It's Only a Paper Moon (1946)

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     Lester Young - Jumpin' With Symphony Sid (1946)

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     Lester Young - Jeepers Creepers (1950)

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     Lester Young - D. B. Blues (1945)

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     Lester Young - June Bug (1949)

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     Lester Young - East of the Sun - West of the Moon (1947)

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     Lester Young - Lester Swings (1951)

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     Lester Young - Lester's Be Bop (1946)

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7. www.allmusic.com › artist › lester-young-mn0000259529Lester Young Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & Mor... | AllMusic

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   Learn about Lester Young, the tenor sax legend who influenced jazz with his melodic and smooth-flowing style. Explore his albums, songs, reviews, and more on AllMusic.

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   Who was Lester Young?

   • 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

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   How did Lester Young influence the west coast saxophonists?

   • Much of the West Coast “cool” style was a direct product of Lester Young’s approach, many saxophonists playing his lines note for note in their own performances. He was so important that singer Billie Holiday called him president of tenor saxophonists, and he was known thereafter as Pres (or Prez).

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   When did Lester Young become a saxophonist?

   • Lester Young (born Aug. 27, 1909, Woodville, Miss., U.S.—died March 15, 1959, New York, N.Y.) 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.

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   Who was Lester Willis Young?

   • Lester Willis Young was born in Woodville, Miss., on Aug. 27, 1909. His father Willis played several instruments and taught all of his children to play. When he was 18, Lester left the family vaudeville band and moved west, ending up in Kansas City with Count Basie. By the time World War II started, Young was a jazz star.

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9. www.allaboutjazz.com › musicians › lester-youngLester Young Musician - All About Jazz

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   Mar 17, 2019 · Learn about Lester Young, one of the giants of the tenor saxophone and a great improviser and innovator. Explore his career, his collaborations with Billie Holiday and Count Basie, and his influence on jazz history.

10. www.wrti.org › latest-jazz-from-npr-music › 2023-02Lester Young: 'The Prez' Still Rules | WRTI

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    Feb 15, 2023 · Learn about the life and legacy of Lester Young, the \"President of Jazz\" or \"The Prez\", who revolutionized the tenor saxophone with his lyrical and sweet style. Hear his stories, his solos, and his influence on jazz history.