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Picture "Lester Young" (2016)

Oil on canvas, signed. Lester Willis Young, known as "Prez" or "Pres" (* August 27, 1909, Woodville, Mississippi; † March 15, 1959, New York City) was an American tenor saxophonist and clarinetist. Lester Young was one of the most influential saxophonists in jazz. His playing style marked the point of transition from swing to bebop. In contrast to the powerful sound of Coleman Hawkins, his slender, bright tone and elegant playing were characteristic. Frankie Trumbauer had an audible influence on Lester Young's playing. Together with guitarist Charlie Christian and bassist Jimmy Blanton, he was one of the key figures in jazz in the early 1940s. Ouelle Naxos Jazz Billy Holiday, emphasizes that Lester Young had a great influence on her vocal development, she loved his playing.

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