The Lester Young Collection: Tenor Saxophone

(Artist Transcriptions). Nicknamed "Pres" by Billie Holiday (short for President of the Tenor Sax), jazz giant Lester Young is considered to be one of the most important and influential saxophonists of all time. This great tribute folio transcribes 30 of his finest standards, together with a bio and discography. Includes: Blue Lester * Cherokee * Doggin' Around * Honeysuckle Rose * I Can't Get Started with You * Indiana * Jumpin' with Symphony Sid * Lester Leaps In * Oh, Lady Be Good! * Sometimes I'm Happy * These Foolish Things * Twelfth Street Rag * You Can Depend on Me * more.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0634065750
• ISBN13: 9780634065750
• Release Date: May 2004
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.9" x 11.9"