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Lester YoungLester Young Lester Young American jazz saxophonist (1909–1959) Lester Willis Young (August 27, 1909 – March 15, 1959), nicknamed "Pres" or "Prez", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and occasional clarinetist. Quick facts Background information, Also known as ... Lester Young Young (left) in 1944 Background information Also known as "Pres" or "Prez" Born Lester Willis Young (1909-08-27)August 27, 1909 Woodville, Mississippi, U.S. Died March 15, 1959(1959-03-15) (aged 49) New York City, U.S. Genres Jazz Occupation Musician Instruments Tenor saxophone alto saxophone clarinet Years active 1933–1959 Labels Verve Commodore Savoy Pablo Victor Formerly of The Count Basie Orchestra Fletcher Henderson's orchestra The Andy Kirk band Nat "King" Cole Miles Davis The Modern Jazz Quartet The Bill Potts Trio Close Coming… (Source: Wikipedia)
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