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The Lester Young Collection: Tenor Saxophone
Author(s): Lester Young (Artist)
- Publisher: HAL LEONARD CORPORATION
- Publication Date: May 1, 2004
- Language: English
- Print length: 88 pages
- ISBN-10: 0634065750
- ISBN-13: 9780634065750
Book Description
(Artist Transcriptions). Nicknamed “Pres” by Billie Holiday (short for President of the Tenor Sax), jazz giant Lester Young is considered to be one of the most important and influential saxophonists of all time. This great tribute folio transcribes 30 of his finest standards, together with a bio and discography. Includes: Blue Lester * Cherokee * Doggin’ Around * Honeysuckle Rose * I Can’t Get Started with You * Indiana * Jumpin’ with Symphony Sid * Lester Leaps In * Oh, Lady Be Good! * Sometimes I’m Happy * These Foolish Things * Twelfth Street Rag * You Can Depend on Me * more.
