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
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These are the great saxophone player. • Charlie "Bird" Parker • John Coltrane • Stan Getz • Coleman Randolph Hawkins • Lester Prez Young • Carlos Wesley Byas • James Moody
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There are a lot of great saxophone players. Here is a list of some of the great ones: * Coleman Hawkins * 'Cannonball' Adderley * Stan Getz * Paul 'Desmond * 'Plas' Johnson ...
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Fast Facts
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Name
Lester Willis Young
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Nickname
Prez
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Born
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Died
March 15, 1959
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Origin
Woodville, Mississippi
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Death Location
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Instruments
Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet
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Active
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Label
Verve Records
