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Lester Young|The Master's Touch

The Master's Touch

Lester Young

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This Savoy compilation features previously unheard recordings by Lester "Pres" Young, one of the greatest tenor saxophonists in jazz history. All taken from sessions recorded in the 1940's, Pres is teamed up with many legends in their own right including trumpeter Harry "Sweets" Edison and the inimitable pianist/band leader Count Basie.

This album features multiple takes (four versions of "Salute to Fats" for example) in a wide-ranging survey of Young's early to middle years. Standout tracks include "Ding Dong," an uptempo burner that highlights the fine drumming of Cozy Cole and "Blues 'N Bells," a medium bounce that highlights trombonist Jerry Elliot on a short but superb solo. Count Basie's sparse yet melodic piano solo on "Indiana" is also quite majestic. Pres himself shines throughout, but particularly on "Poor Little Plaything" and "Exercise in Swing." The former showcases Young's section work (in a big band) as well as an endearing vocal performance by Earl Warren. A comprehensive look at Young's '40's output, MEMORIAL has many intriguing and memorable musical moments.

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1
Crazy Over J-Z (Take 3)
00:02:41

Lester Young, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist

℗ 1944 Savoy Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.

2
Ghost Of A Chance (Take 2)
00:03:20

Lester Young, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist

℗ 1944 Savoy Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.

3
Ding Dong (Take 3)
00:02:27

Lester Young, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist

℗ 1944 Savoy Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.

4
Blues 'N' Bell's (Take 3)
00:02:22

Lester Young, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist

℗ 1944 Savoy Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.

5
Indiana (Take 2)
00:02:55

Lester Young, MainArtist - James Hanley, ComposerLyricist - BALLARD MACDONALD, ComposerLyricist

℗ 1944 Savoy Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.

6
Basie English (Take 2)
00:03:02

Lester Young, MainArtist - Johnny Guarnieri, ComposerLyricist

℗ 1944 Savoy Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.

7
Salute To Fats (Take 5)
00:02:58

Lester Young, MainArtist - Johnny Guarnieri, ComposerLyricist

℗ 1944 Savoy Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.

8
Exercise In Swing (Take 1)
00:03:02

Lester Young, MainArtist - Johnny Guarnieri, ComposerLyricist

℗ 1944 Savoy Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.

9
Circus In Rhythm (Take 1)
00:02:56

Earle Warren, ComposerLyricist - Lester Young, MainArtist

℗ 1944 Savoy Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.

10
Tush (Take 2)
00:02:51

Lester Young, MainArtist - Dicky Wells, ComposerLyricist

℗ 1944 Savoy Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.

11
Crazy Over J-Z (Take 1 / Take 2)
00:05:33

Lester Young, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist

℗ 1944 Savoy Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.

12
Ghost Of A Chance (Take 1)
00:03:26

Victor Young, ComposerLyricist - Ned Washington, ComposerLyricist - Bing Crosby, ComposerLyricist - Lester Young, MainArtist

℗ 1944 Savoy Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.

13
Ding Dong (Take 1 / Take 2)
00:04:51

Lester Young, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist

℗ 1944 Savoy Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.

14
Blues 'N' Bell's (Take 1 / Take 2)
00:04:33

Lester Young, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist

℗ 1944 Savoy Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.

15
Indiana (Take 1)
00:02:53

Lester Young, MainArtist - James Hanley, ComposerLyricist - BALLARD MACDONALD, ComposerLyricist

℗ 1944 Savoy Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.

16
Salute To Fats (Take 1 / Take 2)
00:04:40

Lester Young, MainArtist - Johnny Guarnieri, ComposerLyricist

℗ 1944 Savoy Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.

17
Exercise In Swing (Take 3 / Take 4)
00:06:11

Lester Young, MainArtist - Johnny Guarnieri, ComposerLyricist

℗ 1944 Savoy Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.

18
Circus In Rhythm (Take 2)
00:03:11

Earle Warren, ComposerLyricist - Lester Young, MainArtist

℗ 1944 Savoy Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.

Albumbeschreibung

This Savoy compilation features previously unheard recordings by Lester "Pres" Young, one of the greatest tenor saxophonists in jazz history. All taken from sessions recorded in the 1940's, Pres is teamed up with many legends in their own right including trumpeter Harry "Sweets" Edison and the inimitable pianist/band leader Count Basie.

This album features multiple takes (four versions of "Salute to Fats" for example) in a wide-ranging survey of Young's early to middle years. Standout tracks include "Ding Dong," an uptempo burner that highlights the fine drumming of Cozy Cole and "Blues 'N Bells," a medium bounce that highlights trombonist Jerry Elliot on a short but superb solo. Count Basie's sparse yet melodic piano solo on "Indiana" is also quite majestic. Pres himself shines throughout, but particularly on "Poor Little Plaything" and "Exercise in Swing." The former showcases Young's section work (in a big band) as well as an endearing vocal performance by Earl Warren. A comprehensive look at Young's '40's output, MEMORIAL has many intriguing and memorable musical moments.

© TiVo

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