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"Lester Young: The Birth of Cool" #blackhistory2025 #history #jazz
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Saluting the legacy of tenor saxophone great Lester Young, born this day in 1909. Among the most influential figures in jazz history, Young came to prominence through his astounding playing with Count Basie, utilizing a relaxed, feather-light touch as a soloist that stood in contrast to the fiery aggression of his contemporaries like Coleman Hawkins. Young was an early collaborator with Billie Holiday, who gave him the enduring nickname “Prez,” and with his signature pork pie hat and hipster jar
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Saluting the legacy of tenor saxophone great Lester Young, born this day in 1909. Among the most influential figures in jazz history, Young came to prominence through his astounding playing with Count Basie, utilizing a relaxed, feather-light touch as a soloist that stood in contrast to the fiery aggression of his contemporaries like Coleman Hawkins. Young was an early collaborator with Billie Holiday, who gave him the enduring nickname “Prez,” and with his signature pork pie hat and hipster jar
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Lester Young | Jazz Saxophone – Biography, Albums & More | All About Jazz
Lester Young | Jazz Saxophone – Biography, Albums & More | All About Jazz
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Lester Young was one of the true jazz giants, a tenor saxophonist who came up with a completely different conception in which to play his horn, floating over bar lines with a light tone rather than adopting Coleman Hawkins' then-dominant forceful approach. A non-conformist, Young (nicknamed "Pres" by Billie Holiday) had the ironic experience in the 1950s of hearing many young tenors try to sound exactly like him. He was with Count Basie for the first time in 1934 but left to replace Coleman Hawk
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Lester Young was one of the true jazz giants, a tenor saxophonist who came up with a completely different conception in which to play his horn, floating over bar lines with a light tone rather than adopting Coleman Hawkins' then-dominant forceful approach. A non-conformist, Young (nicknamed "Pres" by Billie Holiday) had the ironic experience in the 1950s of hearing many young tenors try to sound exactly like him. He was with Count Basie for the first time in 1934 but left to replace Coleman Hawk
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Lester Young: The Forgotten Legend of Hip-Hop's Language
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Lester Young: The Forgotten Legend of Hip-Hop's Language
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How the Military Destroyed Jazz Legend Lester Young
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How the Military Destroyed Jazz Legend Lester Young
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He is the real Prez and the epitome of cool - he's Lester Young (August 27, 1909 – March 15, 1959). While growing up in New Orleans, he worked from the age of five to make money for the family. He sold newspapers and shined shoes. By the time he was ten, he had learned the basics of trumpet, violin, and drums, and joined the Young Family Band touring with carnivals and playing in regional cities in the Southwest. Prez left the Young left the family band when he was 18 because he refused to tour
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Lester Young was one of the true jazz giants, a tenor saxophonist who came up with a completely different approach in which to play his horn, floating over bar lines with a light tone rather than adopting Coleman Hawkins' then-dominant forceful approach. In 1936, Young was back with Basie just in time to star with the band as they headed East. Young made history during his years with Basie, not only participating on Count's record dates but starring with Billie Holiday and Teddy Wilson on a seri
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What Saxophone Did Lester Young Play? - Jazz Music Legends
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