{"title":"Lester Young","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLester Young was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, born on August 27, 1909 in Woodville, Mississippi. He is considered one of the \"great tenors\" of the swing era, alongside Ben Webster and Johnny Hodges. Known for his smooth and melodic playing style, Young occasionally showcased his talent on the clarinet as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout his career, Lester Young left a lasting impact on the world of jazz music. His unique sound and improvisational skills continue to inspire musicians to this day. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy the music of artists such as Dexter Gordon, Bud Powell, or Art Tatum, then you are sure to appreciate *Lester Young's* contributions to the genre. With a discography that spans several decades and collaborations with notable performers like Coleman Hawkins and Charlie Parker Quartet, *Young* has solidified his place in jazz history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pres-teddy-lewose","title":"Pres and Teddy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis edition presents the complete original 1956 album Pres and Teddy (Verve MG V-8205), reuniting Lester with his old musical companions Teddy Wilson, Gene Ramey and Jo Jones.  Produced by Norman Granz, this was one of the last albums by Lester in his \"swinging\" prime. Includes 12 bonus tracks from two other quartet sessions by Lester. Recorded in 1951, they also feature Ramey and Jones, with John Lewis replacing Wilson on piano. The 12-page booklet features rare photos, memorabilia and updates, as well as the original liner notes. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracks: All Of Me \/ Prisoner Of Love \/ Louise \/ Love Me Or Leave Me \/ Taking A Chance On Love \/ Love Is Here To Stay \/ Pres Returns \/ Thou Swell \/ September In The Rain \/ Undercover Girl Blues \/ Frenesi \/ Pete's Cafe \/ Little Pee Blues \/ A Foggy Day \/ In A Little Spanish Town \/ Let's Fall In Love \/ Down 'n' Adam \/ Lester Swings \/ Slow Motion Blues\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Essential Jazz Classic","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50453766504779,"sku":"2004959","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/product_id._3128d9bf_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727176640"},{"product_id":"collates","title":"Collates","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile Lester Young’s recordings from his nal years were erra c due to his in- creasing dependence on alcohol (he died in 1959 at the age of 49), his playing was s ll brilliant on these 1949-51 quartet sessions for Norman Granz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresented here are his complete original 10” LPs Lester Young Collates (Clef Records MGC-108) and Lester Young Collates No.2 (Clef Records MGC-124), on which he was backed alternatively by pianists John Lewis and Hank Jones. Nine more songs from the same sessions have been added as a bonus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLester Young, Tenor Sax Plus: Collective Personnel: Hank Jones, John Lewis, Piano; Ray Brown, Joe Shulman, Gene Ramey, Bass; Jo Jones, Buddy Rich, Bill Clark, Drums. New York, September 1949-march 1951.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1-8: Originally issued as ‘Lester Young Collates’,\u003cbr\u003e9-16: Originally issued as ‘Lester Young Collates No.2’.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBonus tracks (17-25): From the same sessions, but not included on the origi- nal LPs. All original sessions produced by Norman Granz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracks: Too Marvellous for Words \/ Encore \/ Polka Dots and Moonbeams \/ Up ‘n Adam \/ Three Little Words \/ Neenah \/ Undercover Girl Blues \/ Frenesi \/ A Foggy Day \/ Down ‘n Adam \/ In a Little Spanish Town \/ ‘Deed I Do \/ Let’s Fall in Love \/ Little Pee Blues \/ Thou Swell \/ Jeepers Creepers \/ Count Every Star* \/ It All Depends on You* \/ September in the Rain* \/ Pete’s Caf * \/ Lester Swings* \/ Slow Mo on Blues* \/ Too Marvellous for Words [alt tk]* \/ Count Every Star [alt tk]* \/ Thou Swell [alt tk]*\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Essential Jazz Classics","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50460851011915,"sku":"1117029","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/a04dc14b-a321-4ddc-9872-b13fbae925fd_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727239176"},{"product_id":"collates-2","title":"Collates","description":"\u003cp\u003eLimited edition 180g audiophile pressing of this recording by Lester Young Quartet featuring legendary pianists John Lewis and Hank Jones.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDating from 1949-51, the sessions included on this LP were taped in a quartet format showcasing the leader with a piano-bass-drums rhythm section. The dates featured the outstanding pianists Hank Jones and John Lewis, as well as Lester's friend from the early Basie years, drummer Jo Jones. By the time these sessions were recorded, Prez (Lester Young) was working at Birdland with this exact group (Lewis on piano, Gene Ramey on bass, and Jones on drums), as attested by several surviving broadcasts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Waxtime","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50478246920523,"sku":"2017412","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_78cbdbd9_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727481878"},{"product_id":"lester-leaps-in-live-at-birdland-1951-1952-rsd-black-friday-2025-mh","title":"Lester Leaps In: Live At Birdland 1951-1952","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe never-before-released set captures one of the most influential tenor saxophonists of all time, live at NYC's iconic jazz venue Birdland. It features eight tracks recorded on four different dates in 1951 and '52 for ABC Radio's infamous \"Jumpin with Symphony Sid.\" Host Sid Torin introduces several of the tracks, one of which, \"Neenah,\" includes a shoutout to audience member Billie Holiday who originated the bebop legend's nickname \"Prez\" (for \"President of the Tenor Sax\"). The backing bands feature pianists John Lewis, Cyril Haynes, and Earl Knight; percussionists \"Papa\" Jo Jones and Lee Abrams; bassist Gene Ramey; and trumpeter Jesse Drakes. The album will be pressed on 180-gram vinyl and features rare photos with extensive liner notes from jazz historian Scott Yanow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liberation Hall","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":53524374290763,"sku":"R0607-3268","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":56273499095371,"sku":"R0607-9687","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/NnFcQlvWcXII5mwCT309l5Fk2dJAlqm8NWas-XW-ROw-1920w_jpg.webp?v=1759598825"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_2b2a7145_thumbnail_4096_853b6833-75ff-4328-bd86-df6d5cf390c7.jpg?v=1727176622","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/lester-young.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}