Step into the legendary Birdland jazz club with Lester Leaps In: Live At Birdland 1951-1952, capturing saxophone master Lester Young at the peak of his powers. These previously unreleased radio broadcasts from ABC's "Jumpin' with Symphony Sid" showcase "Prez" in his element, delivering both spirited uptempo numbers and introspective ballad performances during jazz's golden age.
This Record Store Day release preserves eight exceptional tracks recorded across four dates in 1951 and 1952, featuring Young's glorious tone and inventive style on classics like "These Foolish Things" and "Polka Dots and Moonbeams." The collection demonstrates why Young was considered one of jazz's most influential voices, with his beautifully articulated phrasing and warm, expressive delivery captured in the intimate atmosphere of New York's premier jazz venue.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Liberation Hall
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 11/28/2025
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TRACKS
A1. Lester Leaps In
A2. I Don't Stand a Ghost Of A Chance With You
A3. These Foolish Things
A4. Neenah
B1. (Back Home Again In) Indiana
B2. How High The Moon
B3. 'Deed I Do
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