Lester Young Lester Leaps In: Live at Birdland 1951-1952 RSD Exclusive 180g LP 1
Genre: Jazz
Size: 12"
Format: 33RPM,

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Lester Young Lester Leaps In: Live at Birdland 1951-1952 RSD Exclusive 180g LP

Lester Young

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SKU:
LIBLP2158
UPC:
810177215820

Brick & Mortar/Indie Retail Exclusive! Can only ship to USA address!

Never-Before-Released Set on 180g Vinyl!
RSD Black Friday 2025 Exclusive Limited Edition!

This never-before-released set captures one of the most influential tenor saxophonists of all time, live at NYC's iconic jazz venue Birdland. It features eight tracks recorded on four different dates in 1951 and 1952 for ABC Radio's infamous Jumpin with Symphony Sid program. Host Sid Torin introduces several of the tracks, one of which, "Neenah," includes a shoutout to audience member Billie Holiday who originated the bebop legend's nickname "Prez" (for "President of the Tenor Sax"). The backing bands feature pianists John Lewis, Cyril Haynes, and Earl Knight; percussionists "Papa" Jo Jones and Lee Abrams; bassist Gene Ramey; and trumpeter Jesse Drakes. The album will be pressed on 180-gram vinyl and features rare photos with extensive liner notes from jazz historian Scott Yanow. It comes to record stores first as part of RSD Black Friday.

Features

  • RSD Black Friday 2025 Exclusive
  • Limited Edition
  • Previously Unreleased
  • 180g Vinyl LP
  • Rare Photos
  • Extensive Liner Notes from Jazz Historian Scott Yanow

Musicians

Lester Young tenor sax
John Lewis piano
Cyril Haynes piano
Earl Knight piano
"Papa" Jo Jones percussion
Lee Abrams percussion
Gene Ramey bass
Jesse Drakes trumpet

Selections

Side A:

  1. Lester Leaps In
  2. Ghost of a Chance
  3. Up and Atom
  4. These Foolish Things
  5. Neenah Side

Side B:

  1. Indiana
  2. How High the Moon
  3. 'Deed I Do

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