{"title":"Lester Young","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"740\"\u003eLester Young, nicknamed \u003cem data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"197\"\u003ePres\u003c\/em\u003e, was one of the most influential tenor saxophonists in jazz history. Known for his relaxed tone, lyrical phrasing and cool, understated style, he offered a striking contrast to the more forceful sounds of his era. As a key member of Count Basie’s orchestra and a close collaborator of Billie Holiday, Young shaped the direction of modern jazz and inspired generations of saxophonists. Explore our curated selection of Lester Young vinyl — rare pressings, essential reissues and timeless recordings that showcase his elegance and innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lester-young-the-lester-young-story-volume-1","title":"The Lester Young Story Volume 1 (Double-LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCelebrate the early brilliance of Lester \"Pres\" Young with this enthralling 1976 UK Columbia (CBS) release. Spanning rare and historically rich recordings from 1936 to 1938, this double-album compilation delivers a compelling look into Young’s formative years alongside legends like Teddy Wilson, Billie Holiday, and Count Basie. The mono, gatefold presentation makes it a standout collector’s piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinyl\u003c\/b\u003e: VG+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSleeve\u003c\/b\u003e: VG (slight sticker damage top left corner of front cover)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur grading system explained \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dpbg4u-d1.myshopify.com\/pages\/secondhand-grading-guide\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehere\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CBS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42447560179771,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3203\/3339\/files\/IMG_4236.jpg?v=1759019442"},{"product_id":"lester-young-buddy-rich-trio-1973-japanese-verve-immortal-jazz-mono-lp","title":"Lester Young Buddy Rich Trio (1973 Japanese Verve Immortal Jazz Mono LP)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinyl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: EX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSleeve\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: EX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObi:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e EX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur grading system explained \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dpbg4u-d1.myshopify.com\/pages\/secondhand-grading-guide\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehere\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto is of the actual item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLester Young Buddy Rich Trio - \u003cem\u003eThe Lester Young Buddy Rich Trio\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVinyl LP - 1973 Japanese Verve Immortal Jazz Series Mono Reissue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pairing of tenor saxophonist Lester Young (\"Prez\") with drummer Buddy Rich created one of jazz's most distinctive trios, the contrast between Young's cool, relaxed phrasing and Rich's explosive technique creating fascinating musical tension. Accompanied by pianist Aye Guy, this trio session captures Young interpreting eight standards with his characteristic behind-the-beat delivery and light, airy tone that influenced countless saxophonists including Stan Getz and John Coltrane. Released in Japan on 1 November 1973 as part of Verve's Immortal Jazz series and manufactured by Polydor K.K., this mono pressing showcases two masters from different stylistic camps finding common ground through mutual respect and musicality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung's approach to standards like \"I Cover The Water Front\", \"The Man I Love\", and \"Mean To Me\" demonstrates his gift for making familiar melodies sound freshly discovered through subtle rhythmic displacement and melodic invention. His tone, cooler and lighter than contemporaries like Coleman Hawkins, created space within the music rather than filling every moment with notes. Rich's drumming, capable of jaw-dropping virtuosity, here demonstrates his sensitivity and swing when accompanying, his brush work and cymbal playing providing texture rather than overwhelming the subtle saxophonist. Aye Guy's piano work provides harmonic foundation and occasional solo statements, his contributions understated yet essential.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Verve Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43180259672123,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3203\/3339\/files\/IMG_5894.jpg?v=1769723011"},{"product_id":"coleman-hawkins-and-lester-young-classic-tenors-1972-japanese-flying-dutchman-mono-lp","title":"Coleman Hawkins and Lester Young - Classic Tenors (1972 Japanese Flying Dutchman Mono LP)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinyl\u003c\/b\u003e: NM\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSleeve\u003c\/b\u003e: NM\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObi:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e None\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur grading system explained \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dpbg4u-d1.myshopify.com\/pages\/secondhand-grading-guide\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehere\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto is of the actual item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColeman Hawkins and Lester Young - \u003cem\u003eClassic Tenors\u003c\/em\u003e | Vinyl LP - 1972 Japanese Flying Dutchman Mono Gatefold (SR(M)-3137, Contact Jazz Series Vol. 1, King Record Co. Ltd.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBob Thiele supervised three separate sessions at WOR Studios in New York across three weeks in December 1943, all originally released on his Signature Records label. They are collected here in their entirety: twelve tracks, two tenor saxophonists, three different ensembles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn December 23, Coleman Hawkins recorded four titles in a quartet with pianist Eddie Heywood, bassist Oscar Pettiford and drummer Shelly Manne — \"The Man I Love,\" \"Sweet Lorraine,\" \"Get Happy\" and \"Crazy Rhythm.\" All four are standards. Pettiford and Heywood open \"The Man I Love\" in duet before Hawkins enters; it is one of the finest small-group swing recordings of the war years. Fifteen days earlier, on December 8, Hawkins had led a larger group: Bill Coleman on trumpet, Andy Fitzgerald on clarinet, Ellis Larkins on piano, Al Casey on guitar, Oscar Pettiford on bass and Shelly Manne on drums. That session produced \"How Deep Is the Ocean,\" \"Voodte,\" \"Hawkins' Barrel House\" and \"Stumpy\" — the latter three Hawkins originals. On December 21, Lester Young took four tracks with a different group entirely: Bill Coleman on trumpet, Dickie Wells on trombone, Ellis Larkins on piano, Freddie Greene on guitar, Al Hall on bass and Jo Jones on drums. \"Hello Babe\" and \"I'm Fer It Too\" are Wells compositions; \"Linger Awhile\" and \"I Got Rhythm\" are standards. The high-note trombone work on \"I'm Fer It Too\" was specifically cited by Scott Yanow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHawkins died on May 19, 1969; Young on March 15, 1959. This 1972 Japanese Flying Dutchman mono pressing is the Contact Jazz Series Vol. 1, manufactured by King Record Co. 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