American jazz saxophonist known as 'Pres' (short for President), one of jazz's most influential tenor saxophonists. His smooth, lyrical playing style contrasted with Coleman Hawkins' approach, influencing cool jazz. His work with Billie Holiday and Count Basie demonstrated his sophisticated style. His influence on jazz saxophone playing and cool jazz's development make him one of jazz's most important innovators.

Lester Young vinyl records

13 Lester Young new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers

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Lester Young Prez UK vinyl LP album record AHC176 Ace Of Hearts 1969

KANSAS CITY SIX featuring LESTER YOUNG Prez (1969 UK 12-track mono LP featuring tracks recorded in 1938 & 1944 front laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear & the vinyl remains near as new with few signs ofplay AHC176) Track Listing: 01. Way Down Yonder In New Orleans 02
£12.00 used

Lester Young Volume 5 - Prez: Evening Of A Basie-ite UK 2-LP Double vinyl album record CBS88493 CBS 1980

LESTER YOUNG Volume 5 - Prez: Evening Of A Basie-ite (1980 UK 25-track double vinyl LP on the graduated orange label includes Blow Top Time On My Hands All Of Me and others gatefold picture sleeve with extensive sleeve notes within CBS88493) Track Listing: Louisiana Louisiana Easy Does It Let Me See Blow Top Blow Top Im Pulling ThroughIm Pulling Through Laughing At Life Laughing At Life Time On My Hands Evenin The World Is Mad Whats Your Number
£17.00 used

Various-Jazz Classic Tenors: Coleman Hawkins And Lester Young Italian vinyl LP album record SM3259 Joker 1972

VARIOUS Classic Tenors: Coleman Hawkins And Lester Young (1972 Italian 12-track LP featuring tracks recorded in 1943 with a variety of lineups unique picture sleeve. The matte sleeve shows a degree of shelfwear with the beginnings of a split tothe spine but the vinyl remains in excellent condition with few signs of play SM3259) Track Listing: The Man I Love - Coleman Hawkins 5:03 Sweet Lorraine - Coleman Hawkins 4:16 Get Happy - Coleman Hawkins 3:20 Crazy Rhythm - Coleman Hawkins 3:12 How Deep Is The Ocean- Coleman Hawkins 3:18 Voodte - Coleman Hawkins 3:05 Hello Babe - Lester Young 3:07 Linger Awhile - Lester Young 3:03 I Got Rhythm - Lester Young 4:08 Im Fer It Too - Lester Young 4:05 Hawkins Barrel House - Coleman Hawkins 2:56 Stumpy - Coleman Hawkins 3:17
£12.00 used