Lester Young made the transition in 1959, but his soul and his sound are as real and gently tangible as the moon and the breezes.
I present a holy relic of that most gentle man, from the Larry Rafferty Collection:
What can one say?
May your happiness increase!
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you write beautifully Michael
20 years ago I got Joe Temperley to sign one of my bari sax reeds. But not before he said, “You sure this isn’t a good one?”
Inspired by Lester, by the music, by his joy and sufferings . . . thank you for the kindness, Lee!
Now this is very cool!
Pres,my all-time favorite cat.He played like an angel with soul personified and a heart to match.The sides with Billie in the late thirties were the best records ever made.I have the video side posted; the best of his late years.From 56 or 7.The world should acknowledge his greatness,but i’m dreaming again.—
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