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LIB 2157CD
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"The never-before-released set captures one of the most influential tenor saxophonists of all time, live at NYC's iconic jazz venue Birdland. It features eight tracks recorded on four different dates in 1951 and '52 for ABC Radio's famed 'Jumpin with Symphony Sid.' Host Sid Torin introduces several of the tracks, one of which, 'Neenah,' includes a shoutout to audience member Billie Holiday who originated the bebop legend's nickname 'Prez' (for 'President of the Tenor Sax'). The backing bands feature pianists John Lewis, Cyril Haynes, and Earl Knight; percussionists 'Papa' Jo Jones and Lee Abrams; bassist Gene Ramey; and trumpeter Jesse Drakes. The album is pressed on 180-gram vinyl and features rare photos with extensive liner notes from jazz historian Scott Yanow."
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Doxy present Collates, a reissue of two Lester Young recordings with The Oscar Peterson Trio titled, Lester Young With The Oscar Peterson Trio #1 and Lester Young With The Oscar Peterson Trio #2, both released in 1954. Are you ready to swing with the great Lester Young? A bunch of killer tracks from one of the all-time great tenor saxmen teaming up with pianist Oscar Peterson and his trio: guitarist Barney Kessel, bassist Ray Brown, and drummer J.C. Heard. Includes his finest performances of the '50s "Ad Lib Blues"; "Just You, Just Me"; "Tea For Two"; "(Back Home Again In) Indiana"; "On The Sunny Side Of The Street"; "Stardust"; "There Will Never Be Another You"; "I Can't Get Started", and more. A really great collection! Edition of 500 (numbered).
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ESPDISK 4040CD
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Lester Young is one of the most influential tenor saxophonists of the bebop era. ESP-Disk is now releasing previously unavailable 1950’s broadcasts recorded at Birdland, with an array of stellar side-performers. It is our pleasure to pay homage to Prez (Lester Young) with this disc. Featuring Jesse Drakes (trumpet), Earl Knight (piano), Aaron Bell (bass), Lee Abrahams (percussion), Steve Allen House Band, Count Basie Orchestra.
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