Lester Young

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Created on: 6 Feb 2010
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The Original Hipster

Lester Willis Young (August 27, 1909 – March 15, 1959), nicknamed "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 is remembered as one of the finest, most influential players on his instrument, playing with a cool tone and sophisticated harmonies. He became a jazz legend, inventing or popularizing much of the hipster ethos which came to be associated with the music.
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Sla5her

i think lester is a pretty cool guy he plays saxofon and doesn't afraid of anything

February 2010
Sla5her

I have arrived.

February 2010

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