Lester Young

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Biography

Lester Willis Young, nicknamed “Prez” (August 27, 1909 – March 15, 1959) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and clarinetist. He is remembered as one of the finest of the players on his instrument and for much of the hipster ethos which came to be attached to jazz. 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.

Top Tracks

1	There Will Never Be Another You	296
2	Ad Lib Blues	198
3	I Can't Get Started	173
4	Stardust	172
5	Almost Like Being in Love	133
6	These Foolish Things	123
7	On The Sunny Side Of The Street	85
8	Just You, Just Me	77
9	Tea for Two	68
10	Blue Lester	51
11	Polka Dots and Moonbeams	47
12	Jeepers Creepers	46
13	A Foggy Day	44
14	Three Little Words	40
15	Indiana	37