Lester Young

Lester Young

Known for: Acting
Biography: 1909-08-27
Deathday: 1959-03-15 (49 years old)

Biography

Lester Willis Young (August 27, 1909 – March 15, 1959), nicknamed "Pres" or "Prez", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and occasional clarinetist.

Coming to prominence while a member of Count Basie's orchestra, Young was one of the most influential players on his instrument. In contrast to many of his hard-driving peers, Young played with a relaxed, cool tone and used sophisticated harmonies, using what one critic called "a free-floating style, wheeling and diving like a gull, banking with low, funky riffs that pleased dancers and listeners alike".Known for his hip, introverted style, he invented or popularized much of the hipster jargon which came to be associated with the music.

Filmography

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Movies 4

self 4

TV Shows 1

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Known For
Acting

Birthday
1909-08-27

Deathday
1959-03-15 (49 years old)

Birth Name
Lester Willis Young

Father
Billy Young

Citizenships
United States of America

Residences
Missouri, United States of America

Awards
Grammy Hall of Fame

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