Lester Young

Lester Young
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.

Lester Young is a member of the following lists: People from New Orleans, Louisiana, Vaudeville performers and People from Missouri.

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

Lester Willis Young (August 27, 1909 – March 15, 1959), nicknamed "Pres" or "Prez", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and occasional clarinetist.

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NameAgeZodiacOccupationNationality
Lester Young49 VirgoMusician
American
Billie Holiday44 AriesSinger
American

Filmography

FilmYearCharacterType
Improvisation1950Short Film
Policy Man1938Movie

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