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Lester Young
Tenor Saxophone
Regarded as one of the most influential tenor saxophonists ever, Lester Young was one of the true giants of jazz evolution and development. Favoring a playing style of floating over bar lines with a light tone rather than the dominant forceful approach of Coleman Hawkins, Young set the trend for the tenor saxophone instrument that many to this day attempt to imitate. This page is about his, life achievements and future...
Michael Chung
Jazz Saxophone Innovators [Music 140]