Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
August 27, 1909
Place of Birth:
Woodville, Mississippi, U.S.
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Lester Young
Biography
Lester Willis Young (August 27, 1909 – March 15, 1959), nicknamed "Pres" or "Prez", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and sometime 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 "a free-floating style, wheeling and diving like a gull, banking with low, funky riffs that pleased dancers and listeners alike".
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Improvisation | Self |
| 1950 | Improvisation | Self |
| 1944 | Jammin' the Blues | Self - on Tenor Sax |
| 1938 | Policy Man | Himself |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Jazz | Self (archive footage) |