by Bman | Mar 15, 2013 | Uncategorized
Lester Willis Young (August 27, 1909 – March 15, 1959), nicknamed "Pres" or "Prez", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and sometime clarinetist. Coming to prominence while a member of Count Basie's orchestra, Young was one of the most influential players on his...
by Bman | Mar 7, 2013 | Uncategorized
Howard McGhee, Al Killian - trumpets Charlie Parker, Willie Smith - alto saxes Lester Young - tenor sax Arnold Ross - piano Billy Hadnott - bass Lee (Prez' brother) Young - drums It's hard to decide quite whether the drummer Lee Young's place in jazz gained from...
by Bman | Aug 27, 2012 | Uncategorized
Lester Willis Young (August 27, 1909 – March 15, 1959),[ nicknamed "Pres" or "Prez", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and clarinetist. He also played trumpet, violin, and drums.Coming to prominence while a member of Count Basie's orchestra, Young was one of the...
