Being Prez : the Life and Music of Lester Young.

Lester Young (1909-1959) was one of the great jazz masters, whose tenor saxophone playing brought new levels of expressiveness and subtlety to the jazz language. This book follows Lester Young through his life in a rapidly changing world, showing how the music of this exceptionally sensitive man was...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Gelly, Dave
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: London : Equinox Pub., 2007.
Series:Popular music history.
Subjects:
Young, Lester, > 1909-1959.
Young, Lester, > 1909-1959
Young, Lester.
Geschichte 1900-1960
Jazz musicians > United States > Biography.
Musiciens de jazz > États-Unis > Biographies.
MUSIC > Musical Instruments > Woodwinds.
Jazz musicians.
Saxofonist
Jazzmusiker
Music.
Music, Dance, Drama & Film.
Music History & Criticism, Instrumental.
United States.
USA
Biographies.
Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:Lester Young (1909-1959) was one of the great jazz masters, whose tenor saxophone playing brought new levels of expressiveness and subtlety to the jazz language. This book follows Lester Young through his life in a rapidly changing world, showing how the music of this exceptionally sensitive man was affected by his experiences.
Physical Description:1 online resource (184 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781845534691
1845534697
1281136980
9781281136985
9786611136987
6611136983

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