In the second part of the Lester Young story I'll take you through the highs of commercial and critical success as well as the the lows of military service and alcoholism. Lester Young lived a hard life with a less than pleasant end but left a lasting musical legacy that is easily found in many players today.

In the second part of the Lester Young story I'll take you through the highs of commercial and critical success as well as the the lows of military service and alcoholism. Lester Young lived a hard life with a less than pleasant end but left a lasting musical legacy that is easily found in many players today.

Lester Young -- Part 2 -- Commercial Success, Military Woes, Alcoholism, and Lasting Legacy

A thoughtful, researched, and slightly irreverent look at the most interesting players in our history. Join us as we bring to life the stories of some of the most important people, events, and pieces of repertoire from the history of our instrument. This podcast will go deep into the lives of players from all different styles and look critically at players as diverse as Sigurd Rascher and Clarence Clemons. Sources, links, and other info can be found at <a href="http://www.andrewdmeyer.com">http://www.andrewdmeyer.com</a>

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A thoughtful, researched, and slightly irreverent look at the most interesting players in our history. Join us as we bring to life the stories of some of the most important people, events, and pieces of repertoire from the history of our instrument. This podcast will go deep into the lives of players from all different styles and look critically at players as diverse as Sigurd Rascher and Clarence Clemons. Sources, links, and other info can be found at http://www.andrewdmeyer.com

A thoughtful, researched, and slightly irreverent look at the most interesting players in our history. Join us as we bring to life the stories of some of the most important people, events, and pieces of repertoire from the history of our instrument. This podcast will go deep into the lives of players from all different styles and look critically at players as diverse as Sigurd Rascher and Clarence Clemons. Sources, links, and other info can be found at <a href="http://www.andrewdmeyer.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.andrewdmeyer.com</a>

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Lester Young -- Part 2 -- Commercial Success, Military Woes, Alcoholism, and Lasting Legacy