Saxophonists · 1909–1959
Lester Young
American jazz saxophonist (1909–1959)
- Born
- 27 August 1909
Woodville - Died
- 15 March 1959
New York City - Country
- United States
- Record labels
- Verve Records, Savoy Records, Commodore Records, Original Jazz Classics
- Discography
- 42 albums
Biography
Lester Young was a jazz musician who played saxophone, clarinet and tenor saxophone. Lester Young was born on 27 August 1909 in Woodville and died on 15 March 1959 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Verve Records, Savoy Records, Commodore Records and Original Jazz Classics. The discography here lists 42 albums, from “Lester Young with The Oscar Peterson Trio #1” (1954) to “Don't You Know Who I Think I Am?” (2024). Honours include Grammy Hall of Fame (2004).
Lester Willis Young (August 27, 1909 – March 15, 1959), nicknamed "Pres" or "Prez" (short for the "President of the tenor saxophone"), was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and occasional clarinetist. Coming to prominence while a member of Count Basie's orchestra, Young was one of the most influential players on his instrument. In contrast to many of his hard-driving peers, Young played with a relaxed, cool tone and used sophisticated harmonies, using what one critic called "a free-floating style, wheeling and diving like a gull, banking with low, funky riffs that pleased dancers and listeners alike". Known for his hip, introverted style, he invented or popularized much of the hipster jargon which came to be associated with the music.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where Lester Young is credited as a sideman
Standards written by Lester Young
Analysed solos by Lester Young
- Dickie's Dreamtenor saxophone · 229 BPM · C-min · 1939-09-05
- Lester Leaps Intenor saxophone · 251 BPM · Bb-maj · 1939-09-05
- Body and Soultenor saxophone · 79 BPM · Db-maj · 1942-07-15
- After Theatre Jumptenor saxophone · 176 BPM · Db-maj · 1944-03-22
- Destination K.C.tenor saxophone · 246 BPM · C-maj · 1944-03-22
- Six Cats and a Princetenor saxophone · 220 BPM · Bb-maj · 1944-03-22
- D.B. Bluestenor saxophone · 151 BPM · Bb-maj · 1945-12-01
Awards
- 2004 Grammy Hall of Fame
Historic 78 rpm records
- Norman Granz' JAZZ at the Philharmonic Charlie Ventura · John Birks · Billy Hadnott · Lee Young · Myer ·… archive.org ↗
- Norman Granz' JAZZ at the Philharmonic - Vol. 2 John Birks · Lee Young · Billy Hadnott · Charlie Parker · Shoeless… archive.org ↗
- LESTER LEAPS IN, Pt. I Jack McVea · Illinois Jacquet · J. J. Johnson · "Shorty" Nadine ·… archive.org ↗
- Norman Granz' JAZZ at the Philharmonic - Vol. 3 Howard McGhee · Arnold Ross · Lee Young · Charlie Parker · NORMAN… archive.org ↗
- JUMP FOR ME COUNT BASIE AND HIS ORCH. · Ed Lewis · Harry Edison · Buck Clayton ·… archive.org ↗
- THE WORLD IS MAD COUNT BASIE'S ORCHESTRA · Lester Young · Buddy Tate · Ed Lewis, H… archive.org ↗
- LADY BE GOOD LESTER YOUNG · COUNT BASIE'S KANSAS CITY SEVEN · Lester Young · Carl… archive.org ↗
- THE WORLD IS MAD COUNT BASIE'S ORCHESTRA · Lester Young · Buddy Tate · Ed Lewis, H… archive.org ↗
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Lester Young play?
Lester Young is known for playing saxophone, clarinet and tenor saxophone.
When and where was Lester Young born?
Lester Young was born 27 August 1909 in Woodville.
What are Lester Young's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Lester Young with The Oscar Peterson Trio #1 (1954), Lester Young with the Oscar Peterson Trio #2 (1954), The President (1954), Pres and Sweets (1955) and Le Dernier Message de Lester Young (1959).
External links
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