A Lester Young Reader (Smithsonian Readers in American Music)

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Summary: Essential for Prez's fans!
Review: A wonderful compilation! It contains the uncensored version of Prez's last interview to Francois Postif a few days before dying. If you like Prez, buy it!

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Summary: sketchy
Review: I thought that it was a pretty good book overall but it left too much to the readers imagination. If I have to think about what they are saying while I am reading it turns me away.

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Summary: Great Book to pick up and read in segments!
Review: This book is by no means a definitive account of everything that happened in Lester's life, but why would you want it to be? That would be boring, and not enough color.
Lewis Porter gives Jazz fans a fantastic view of Lester Youngs world without getting boring once. I recommend Jazz fans to read this book. If your a saxophone player like I am, pick up a CD to hear his incredible tone!

Rating:
Summary: Great Book to pick up and read in segments!
Review: This book is by no means a definitive account of everything that happened in Lester's life, but why would you want it to be? That would be boring, and not enough color.
Lewis Porter gives Jazz fans a fantastic view of Lester Youngs world without getting boring once. I recommend Jazz fans to read this book. If your a saxophone player like I am, pick up a CD to hear his incredible tone!