Lester Young

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.

Featured Artists
Lester Young: tenor saxophone
Jesse Drakes: trumpet
Earl Knight: piano
Aaron Bell: bass
Lee Abrahams: Percussion
Count Basie Orchestra

Track Listing
Oh, Lady Be Good
A Foggy Day
In a Little Spanish Town
Lester Leaps In
Theme: Lullaby of Birdland
Announcement
Lester Leaps In
Announcement
Polkadots and Moonbeams
Up ‘n Adam
In a Little Spanish Town / Theme:
Theme: Lullaby of Birdland
Announcement
Three Little Words
Lester and Announcer Speak
These Foolish THings
Announcement
Blues in G
Tea for Two