Lester Young
Biography:
Lester Willis Young (August 27, 1909 - March 15, 1959), nicknamed "Prez", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and clarinetist. He also played trumpet, violin, and drums. Coming to prominence while a member of Count Basie's orchestra, Young is remembered as one of the finest, most influential players on his instrument, playing with a cool tone an... Continue Bio >>
Popular Music:
The Essential Keynote Collection 1: The Complete Lester Young
The Old Town Recordings
A Jazz Hour With Lester Young: Lester Leaps In
Jazz Me Blues (1937 - 1939)
Lester Swings All Releases >>
Related Artists:
Dizzy Gillespie Dizzy Gillespie James Carter Joe Henderson Joe Henderson Chris Potter Don Byron Vassar Clements Moacir Santos Roy Haynes Coleman Hawkins Coleman Hawkins Coleman Hawkins Buddy Tate Ben Webster
More >>
Browse More Music:
