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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    Ad Lib Blues (feat. The Oscar Peterson Trio)

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    Ad-Lib Blues

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    Afer You've Gone

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    After Theater Jump (D Wells)

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    After Theatre Jump

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    After Theatre Jump (Alt)

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    After You've Gone

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    Afternoon of a Basie-Ite

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    Afternoon of a Basie-Ite (L Young)

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    Afternoon on a Basie-Ite

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