1909 - 1959
Lester Young American Musician
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Lester Young was in a relationship with Billie Holiday.
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American Musician Lester Young was born Lester Willis Young on 27th August, 1909 in Woodville, Mississippi, United States and passed away on 15th Mar 1959 New York City, New York, United States aged 49. He is most remembered for Member of Count Basie's orchestra. His zodiac sign is Virgo.
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Details
First Name |
Lester
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Last Name |
Young
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Full Name at Birth |
Lester Willis Young
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Alternative Name |
Pres, Prez, "Pres" or "Prez"
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Birthday |
27th August, 1909
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Birthplace |
Woodville, Mississippi, United States
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Died |
15th March, 1959
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Place of Death |
New York City, New York, United States
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Cause of Death |
Cirrhosis
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Build |
Average
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Eye Color |
Black
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Hair Color |
Black
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Zodiac Sign |
Virgo
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Sexuality |
Straight
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Ethnicity |
Multiracial
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Nationality |
American
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Occupation Text |
Jazz tenor saxophonist and sometime clarinetist
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Occupation |
Musician
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Claim to Fame |
Member of Count Basie's orchestra
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Music Genre (Text) |
Jazz
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Music Genre |
Jazz, Cool
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Year(s) Active |
1933–1959
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Music Style |
Swing, Mainstream Jazz, Bop, Jazz Instrument, Saxophone Jazz, Cool
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Music Mood |
Elegant, Joyous, Sweet, Sophisticated, Stylish, Exuberant, Earthy, Laid-Back/Mellow, Refined/Mannered, Rousing, Gentle, Playful, Sentimental, Passionate, Romantic, Warm, Thoughtful, Sax (Tenor)
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Instrument |
Clarinet
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Instrument (text) |
Tenor saxophone, Clarinet
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Record Label |
Verve, Commodore, Savoy, OJC, Pablo, Victor
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Official Websites |
www.welwyn11.freeserve.co.uk/LY_home.htm, www.jazz.com/jazz-blog/2009/8/22/why-lester-young-matters
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Father |
Willis Handy Young (teacher)
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Brother |
Lee Young (drummer)
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Lester Willis Young (August 27, 1909 – March 15, 1959), nicknamed "Pres" or "Prez", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and occasional clarinetist.