Young, Lester, 1909-1959.

Lester Young [sound recording]. Definitive Lester Young [sound recording] - Universal City, CA : Verve, p2000. - 1 sound disc : digital ; 4 3/4 in. - Ken Burns jazz .

Music from the 10-part television documentary Jazz, by filmmaker Ken Burns. At head of title on container insert: The definitive. All songs previously released. Compact disc. Program notes on container insert.

Oh, lady, be good! (Jones-Smith Incorporated) -- Every tub ; Honeysuckle rose (Count Basie and his orchestra) -- Pagin' the devil (The Kansas City Six) -- A sailboat in the moonlight (Billie Holiday and her orchestra) -- He's funny that way -- Getting some fun out of life (Billie Holiday and her orchestra) -- If dreams come true (Teddy Wilson and his orchestra) -- Taxi war dance ; Twelfth Street rag ; Clap hands, here comes Charlie (Count Basie and his orchestra) -- Lester leaps in ; Tickle toe (Count Basie's Kansas City Seven) -- Sometimes I'm happy (Lester Young Quartet) -- I've found a new baby (Lester Young Trio) -- D.B. blues -- Jumpin' with Symphony Sid -- This year's kisses -- Polka dots and moonbeams (Count Basie and his orchestra).

Lester Young, tenor saxophone ; with additional musicians.

Recorded 1936-1957.

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314 549 082-2 Verve


Jazz--1931-1940.
Jazz--1941-1950.
Jazz--1951-1960.
Saxophone with jazz ensemble.