Charlie guides us through the musical life of Lester Young, a tenor saxophonist who started out as one of Count Basie's star players. A fashion icon, he was the epitome of cool during his time and also had a cat named Macaroni.

Shellac Attack is a light-hearted, jazz podcast for the vinyl rabid and jazz-curious. Every month we discuss an artist or movement accompanied by a playlist for you to follow along with at home. Hosts are Lily Mac and Charles Iselin. 

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YT Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgUSr4GyjVs2yl9S5RAWgzHBr8QnjTb4v

Songs Featured

Track #1 "Oh Lady Be Good" by Jones-Smith, Incorporated 1936

Track #2 "Taxi War Dance" by Count Basie and His Orchestra 1939

Track #3 "He's Funny That Way" by Billie Holiday & Her Orchestra1937

Track #4 "Way Down Yonder In New Orleans" by The Kansas City Six 1939

Track #5 "Beautiful Eyes" by Una Mae Carlisle with Orchestra 1939

Track #6 "Sometimes I'm Happy (Version 2)" by Lester Young Quartet 1943

Track #7 "D.B. Blues" by Lester Young and His Band1945

Track #8 "Tea For Two" by Lester Young Trio 1952

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Interviews/Research/Learn more

Comprehensive lists of Lester Young's recordings and solos
http://www.jazzarcheology.com/?s=Lester+young+

Porkpie Hat/ Macaroni Article
https://www.reddit.com/r/Jazz/comments/7xp02e/lester_young_how_to_make_a_pork_pie_hat_newspaper/

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Our theme music is composed by Steve Arnold and performed by ¡FIASCO!

Our additional intermission music is RDS by ambient artist Max High

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