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Lester Young was a clarinetist, saxophonist and composer. Lester Young was born on August 27, 1909 in Woodville, Mississippi, United States. Death is recorded on March 15, 1959, at the age of 49. Recorded honors include Grammy Hall of Fame (2004).
My Take
Lester Young, the man they called Pres, is simply one of my eternal heroes. Where the saxophone giants of his era blew hard and heavy, Young floated, spinning light, lyrical, almost conversational lines that quietly pried open the door to modern jazz. Rising through Count Basie's orchestra, he reshaped what the tenor could be, and his recordings with Billie Holiday remain spine-tingling decades later. His 2004 Grammy Hall of Fame honor feels long overdue rather than generous. He died at just 49, far too soon, but the cool, singing tone he left behind has never faded. His influence is everywhere in jazz.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lester Young
- Name (Japanese)
- レスター・ヤング
- Reading
- れすたー・やんぐ
- Born
- August 27, 1909 – March 15, 1959
- Origin
- Woodville, Mississippi, United States
- Occupation
- clarinetist / saxophonist / composer / jazz musician / musician
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rooster
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2004 Grammy Hall of Fame
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lester%20Young
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%AC%E3%82%B9%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%BB%E3%83%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q110714
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
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Frequently asked questions
When was Lester Young born?
Lester Young was born on August 27, 1909.
When did Lester Young die?
Lester Young died on March 15, 1959, aged 49.
Where was Lester Young from?
Lester Young was from Woodville, Mississippi, United States.
What did Lester Young do?
Lester Young worked as clarinetist, saxophonist, composer, jazz musician, musician.
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