Lester Young

- Name: Lester Willis Young
- Nickname: Prez
- Born: August 27, 1909
- Died: March 15, 1959
- Origin: Woodville, Mississippi
- Death Location: New York, New York
- Instruments: Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet
- Active: 1933 - 1959
- Label: Verve Records

Lester Young was a tenor saxophonist who created an innovative approach to horn playing by making a light tone that floats over bar lines. This contrasted Coleman Hawkins' forceful method that had been dominating the jazz scene.Allmusic: Lester Young
Career

Young played with greats like Count Basie and Billie Holiday. In fact, Holiday was the one that nicknamed him "Pres".Allmusic: Lester Young Young is regarded to be one of the three most influential tenor saxophonists, and his influence can be seen in the playing of Dexter Gordon and John Coltrane.
Notable Recordings
- 1946: The Lester Young Trio
- 1944-1950: The Complete Savoy Recordings
- 1952: Lester Young with the Oscar Peterson Trio
- 1956: Pres and Teddy
- 1956: Jazz Giants '56

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didnt Jack on young and the restless used to play the husband of nina on all my children ? 1 Answer

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Do the Mark Lester photos show a resemblance to Paris Jackson? 7 Answers

No, I do not see any resemblance at all. As a matter of fact Michael Jacksons brother was asked if the children Paris and Prince were really Michaels children a... read more

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I never heard of the book before you mentioned it. It would be an interesting read. But my initial impression is its a children's book. In 2006 BBC News artic... read more

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