The Lester Young Collection (Songbook)

Download or read book The Lester Young Collection (Songbook) written by Lester Young and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2004-05-01 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Artist Transcriptions). Nicknamed "Pres" by Billie Holiday (short for President of the Tenor Sax), jazz giant Lester Young is considered to be one of the most important and influential saxophonists of all time. This great tribute folio transcribes 30 of his finest standards, together with a bio and discography. Includes: Blue Lester * Cherokee * Doggin' Around * Honeysuckle Rose * I Can't Get Started with You * Indiana * Jumpin' with Symphony Sid * Lester Leaps In * Oh, Lady Be Good! * Sometimes I'm Happy * These Foolish Things * Twelfth Street Rag * You Can Depend on Me * more.