Lester Young Musical artist

Lester Willis Young (August 27, 1909 – March 15, 1959), nicknamed "Pres" or "Prez", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and occasional clarinetist.Coming to prominence while a member of Count Basie's orchestra, Young was one of the most influential players on his instrument. In contrast to many of his hard-driving peers, Young played with a relaxed, cool tone and used sophisticated harmonies, using "a free-floating style, wheeling and diving like a gull, banking with low, funky riffs that pleased dancers and listeners alike".Known for his hip, introverted style, he invented or popularized much of the hipster jargon which came to be associated with the music.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)	Pres or Prez
Birth date	August 27, 1909
Birth place	Woodville Mississippi , United States
Date of death	March 15, 1959
Place of death	New York City , United States , New York
Hometown	Kansas City Missouri Missouri United States

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Musical artist

Career started	1933
Career ended	1959
Background	Non vocal instrumentalist
genre	Jazz
instrument	Clarinet Tenor saxophone
record label	Commodore Records Savoy Records Original Jazz Classics Verve Records