The Lester Young Story Volume 2 - A Musical Romance is a compelling chapter in Columbia's archival documentation of one of jazz's most influential tenor saxophonists. Drawn from sessions recorded in New York between 1937 and 1938, this collection captures Lester Young during a remarkably fertile period in his career, showcasing the lyrical, cool-toned style that set him apart from his contemporaries and helped shape the future of jazz saxophone.
Young's playing on these recordings is characterized by his signature lightness of tone, unhurried phrasing, and melodic ingenuity — qualities that made him a towering figure in the swing era and a major influence on generations of musicians that followed. The collection also includes material from the legendary 1938 Carnegie Hall jam session, offering listeners a vivid glimpse into the spontaneous, collaborative spirit that defined jazz at its most vibrant.
- Format: Vinyl
- Color Vinyl
- Label: Columbia
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 08/21/2026
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TRACKS
A1. Getting Some Fun Out Of Life
A2. Who Wants Love?
A3. Travelin' All Alone
A4. He's Funny That Way
A5. My First Impression Of You
A6. My First Impression Of You
B1. When You're Smiling
B2. When You're Smiling
B3. I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me
B4. I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me
B5. If Dreams Come True
B6. If Dreams Come True
C1. Honeysuckle Rose (Edited Version)
C2. Now They Call It Swing
C3. Now They Call It Swing
C4. Back In Your Own Backyard
C5. Back In Your Own Backyard
C6. When A Woman Loves A Man
D1. The Very Thought Of You
D2. I Can't Get Started
D3. I Can't Get Started
D4. I've Got A Date With A Dream
D5. I've Got A Date With A Dream
D6. You Can't Be Mine (And Someone Elses Too)
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