Lester Young

Lester Young was an American clarinetist, saxophonist, composer and musician (1909–1959). He was born at Woodville and died at New York City.

Also recorded as Lester Willis Young.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Lester Willis Young.

Born at Woodville in 1909, died at New York City in 1959.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are jazz.

Residence is recorded at Missouri.

Distinctions recorded are Grammy Hall of Fame.

Chronology

  1. 1909Lester Young born at Woodville.
  2. 1959Lester Young died at New York City.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Lester Young”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q110714: Lester Young

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