Lester Young

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  • jazz
  • saxophone
  • swing
  • bebop
  • tenor sax
Lester Willis Young, nicknamed "Prez" (August 27, 1909 – March 15, 1959) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and clarinetist. He is remembered as one of the finest of the players on his instrument and for much of the hipster ethos which came to be attached to jazz. 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 and sophisticated harmonies.

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Songs

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    'Deed I Do

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    (Back Home Again In) Indiana

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    (I Love Him Though) He Don't Love Me Any More

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    (It Takes) Two to Tango

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    (Let Me) Live and Love Tonight

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    A Foggy Day

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    A Foggy Day in London Town

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    A Ghost of a Chance

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    A Sailboat in the Moonlight

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    Ad Lib Blues


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