Ask the Chatbot Games & Quizzes History & Society Science & Tech Biographies Animals & Nature Geography & Travel Arts & Culture ProCon Money Videos
Lester Young
Table of Contents
Introduction References & Edit History Quick Facts & Related Topics
Images
Lester Young, c. 1955.
Read Next
the Beatles. Publicity still from Help! (1965) directed by Richard Lester starring The Beatles (John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr) a British musical quartet. film rock music movie
What's the Difference Between Tempo and Rhythm?
Woman Playing a Theorbo to Two Men, oil on canvas by Gerard Terborch, 1667-1668. (Baroque Art)
What’s That Sound?: 8 Intriguing Early Musical Instruments
The last big concert of Jimi Hendrix before he died in London was in Germany on the isle of Fehmarn 6th of September 1970. The festival was called Love-and-Peace-Festival.
Is 27 an Especially Deadly Age for Musicians?
Beef and cheese corn nachos served on a big plate ready to eat, mexican food
9 Things You Didn’t Know Were Named After People
The Apple II
10 Inventions That Changed Your World
Discover
Malayan Leaf Frog - Megophrys nasuta
9 Animals That Look Like Leaves
The impeachment trial of Pres. Andrew Johnson, illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, March 28, 1868.
What If the President Is Impeached?
jeans, denim, pants, clothing
Why Do We Say “A Pair of Pants”?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. addresses marchers during his "I Have a Dream" speech at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. August 28th 1963
Was Martin Luther King, Jr., a Republican or a Democrat?
Abstract vector hi speed internet technology background
History of Technology Timeline
Flag of Bhutan
6 Small Kingdoms of the World
A mug shot taken by the regional Colombia control agency in Medellin
Pablo Escobar: 8 Interesting Facts About the King of Cocaine

Lester Young: Facts & Related Content

verifiedCite
While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions.
Select Citation Style
Share
Share to social media
URL
https://flykep.top/facts/Lester-Young
Written and fact-checked by
The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica

The Information Architects maintain a master list of the topics included in the corpus of  Encyclopædia Britannica, and create and manage the relationships between them.
The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica

Facts

Also Known As Pres • Prez • Lester Willis Young
Born August 27, 1909 • Mississippi
Died March 15, 1959 (aged 49) • New York City • New York
Movement / Style cool jazz • swing

Photos

Lester Young, c. 1955.
See All Images →
Lee Konitz
American musician
Charlie Barnet
American musician
Don Byas
Don Byas
American musician
Stan Getz
American musician
Jimmy Dorsey
Jimmy Dorsey
American musician
Johnny Hodges
Johnny Hodges
American musician
Charlie Parker
Charlie Parker
American musician
John Coltrane
John Coltrane
American musician
Coleman, Ornette
Ornette Coleman
American musician
Cannonball Adderley.
Cannonball Adderley
American musician
Coleman Hawkins
Coleman Hawkins
American musician
Ben Webster
American musician
Wayne Shorter
Wayne Shorter
American musician and composer
Jackie McLean
Jackie McLean
American musician
Albert Ayler
American musician
Bechet
Sidney Bechet
American musician
Hank Mobley
American musician
Henry Threadgill
American musician
Sonny Rollins
Sonny Rollins
American musician
Johnny Griffin
Johnny Griffin
American musician