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Lester Willis Young (August 27, 1909 – March 15, 1959), nicknamed "Pres" or "Prez", 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.
Release Date. 2005. Duration. 36:08. Genre. Jazz. Styles. Big Band, Swing. Recording Date. July 7, 1937 - September 5, 1964. Discography Timeline. See Full Discography. King Of Swing (1953) Count Basie Dance Session, Vol. 1 (1954) The Old Count and the New Count (1955) Count Basie, Lester Young & the Stars of Birdland (1955) Lester Leaps In (1955)
22 de jun. de 2023 · These transcriptions and recordings of oral histories of NEA Jazz Masters are part of the Smithsonian Jazz Oral History Program in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.
Here are 5 ear grabbing Lester Young solos you should know. Young’s style was an alternative to those who idolized Charlie Parker, Sonny Rollins and the approaches which firmly established them in the still blossoming Jazz vocabulary. Tenor players such as Stan Getz, Hank Mobley, Al Cohn and Zoot Sims were direct disciples of Young.
NEA Jazz Masters. The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), every year honors up to seven jazz musicians with Jazz Master Awards. The National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Fellowships are the self-proclaimed highest honors that the United States bestows upon jazz musicians. [1] The award is usually given late in a performer's career ...
Charles Lloyd. Download Audio. 2015 NEA Jazz Master Charles Lloyd’s fierce improvisational skills and interest in fusing jazz with non-Western musical styles established him as one of the key figures in the expansion and furthering of the art form.
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