Author: YOUNG,LESTER

Format: Extra tracks

Release Date: 16-09-1997

Details: Amazon.ca An entire session from November 1952, in which Lester Young (known as "Pres", short for "The President") joined the Oscar Peterson Quartet. It was plainly a happy and relaxed affair, as the incidental studio chatter and badinage reveals. Pres was notoriously sensitive to his surroundings and, particularly in later life, could only function properly in a friendly and supportive atmosphere like this. Not surprisingly, he plays exceedingly well here, his delicate tenor saxophone sound in full flower. At one point he bursts into song, with the current hit "It Takes Two To Tango", his only studio-recorded vocal. However, to prevent anyone being tempted to release it, he inserts some mild rudeness into the lyric (this was the early 50s, remember). At this stage in his life he was becoming more and more fond of slow ballads and there are several prime examples here, including touching versions of "These Foolish Things" and "I'm Confessin'" . Peterson and guitarist Herb Ellis seem inspired by the occasion and contribute superb solos. With Ray Brown and J.C. Heard completing the rhythm section, this CD contains some of the best of Lester Young's later work. --Dave Gelly Product Description In Young's last decade he mostly dispensed with big bands and stuck to great songs, mainly ballads. Re-mastered from the original session tapes, this classic session - one of his best efforts of '50's - includes a previously unissued false start of "I Can't Get Started." Other tracks include "Almost Like Being in Love," "Tea for Two," "On the Sunny Side of the Street," "Star Dust," "I Can't Give You Anything But Love" and more.

UPC: 731452145123

EAN: 0731452145123

Model: 2138483

Languages: English

Binding: Audio CD

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood