Lester Young

Known for: Acting

Born: August 26, 1909 in Woodville, Mississippi, U.S. - Died: March 14, 1959

Lester Willis Young (August 27, 1909 – March 15, 1959), nicknamed "Pres" or "Prez", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and sometime clarinetist. Coming to prominence while a member of Count Basie's orchestra, Young was one of the most influential players on his instrument. In contrast to many of his hard-driving peers, Young played with a relaxed, cool tone and used sophisticated harmonies, using "a free-floating style, wheeling and diving like a gull, banking with low, funky riffs that pleased dancers and listeners alike". Where to watch the TV shows and films of Lester Young free? Click the title of the series or movies below to watch them in HD for free on SFlix.