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14 de jun. de 2024 · Lester Young was an American tenor saxophonist who emerged in the mid-1930s Kansas City, Mo., jazz world with the Count Basie band and introduced an approach to improvisation that provided much of the basis for modern jazz solo conception.
31 de may. de 2024 · Lester Young, also known as “Prez,” was a legendary jazz saxophonist who left an indelible mark on the world of music. Born on August 27, 1909, in Woodville, Mississippi, Young’s unique playing style influenced countless musicians and shaped the course of jazz history.
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5 de jun. de 2024 · Charlie Parker and Lester Young – “Lady Be Good”. This version of “Lady Be Good” was recorded on January 28, 1946, by saxophonists Charlie Parker and Lester Young, who together shared a bill in that year’s Jazz at the Philharmonic concert series in Los Angeles.
1 de jun. de 2024 · In June 1954, “Norgran Records” label released “Lester Young with the Oscar Peterson Trio #1” and “Lester Young with the Oscar Peterson Trio #2”, the debut Lester Young albums. They were recorded in November 1952, in New York City, and were produced by Norman Granz.
13 de jun. de 2024 · Jazz - Swing, Soloists, Improvisation: Major swing soloists also emerged in the 1930s—most notably tenor saxophonists Coleman Hawkins, Lester Young, and Ben Webster; pianists Art Tatum and Teddy Wilson; and singer Billie Holiday.
9 de jun. de 2024 · Paul, who was born Lester William Polsfuss, in Wisconsin, on June 9, 1915, had a remarkable pedigree. He had played with blues singer Georgia White in the 30s and traded riffs with Nat King Cole...
