Lester Young
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 66 years ago |
| Date of birth | August 27,1909 |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
| Born | Woodville |
| Mississippi | |
| United States | |
| Date of died | March 15,1959 |
| Died | New York |
| New York | |
| United States | |
| Nickname | Prez |
| Instruments | Tenor Saxophone |
| Clarinet | |
| Albums | Pres and Sweets |
| The Jazz Giants '56 | |
| Going for Myself | |
| Movies/Shows | Jammin' the Blues |
| Norman Granz: Improvisation | |
| Bird Now | |
| Listen artist | www.youtube.com |
| Spouse | Mary Dale |
| Parents | Lizetta Young |
| Willis Handy Young | |
| Siblings | Lee Young |
| Groups | Count Basie Orchestra |
| Kansas City Six | |
| Oklahoma City Blue Devils | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 412861 |
Lester Young Life story
Lester Willis Young, 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.
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