Lester Willis Young (Aug 27, 1909 – Mar 15, 1959)
Influential Saxophonist and Clarinetist, Lester Young was a pioneer of smooth Saxophone Grooves. He created the slang "bread" in reference to money and "cool", among others. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Saturday: D.B. Blues and Lester Leaps in
Source: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lester_Young
| Background information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Lester Willis Young |
| Also known as | "Pres" or "Prez" |
| Born | August 27, 1909 Woodville, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Origin | Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | March 15, 1959 (aged 49) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupations | Musician |
| Instruments | Tenor saxophone, clarinet |
| Years active | 1933–1959 |
| Labels | Verve |
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