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Lester “Prez” Young

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Lester “Prez” Young

Birth
Woodville, Wilkinson County, Mississippi, USA
Death
15 Mar 1959 (aged 49)
New York, New York County, New York, USA
Burial
Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA Add to Map
Plot
Redemption Section, Grave 11418
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Jazz Musician. He is considered one of the greatest tenor saxophonists in jazz history, and played with the likes of Count Basie, Fletcher Henderson and Benny Goodman bands, as well as cutting many popular records with jazz singer Billie Holiday, who gave him the nickname "Pres," short for "President." Lester Young, in his turn, dubbed Holiday "Lady Day."
Jazz Musician. He is considered one of the greatest tenor saxophonists in jazz history, and played with the likes of Count Basie, Fletcher Henderson and Benny Goodman bands, as well as cutting many popular records with jazz singer Billie Holiday, who gave him the nickname "Pres," short for "President." Lester Young, in his turn, dubbed Holiday "Lady Day."

Bio by: Joe Fodor

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  • Added: Mar 16, 1999
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/4738/lester-young: accessed ), memorial page for Lester “Prez” Young (27 Aug 1909–15 Mar 1959), Find a Grave Memorial ID 4738, citing The Evergreens Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.