The Tragedy and Triumph of Lester Young


Aug 18, 2008

To anyone more than a little familiar with the life of Lester Young, the great African American jazz tenor saxophonist, the title of my essay must seem ironic. For Young's life is more often described, when it is described at all, as a triumph followed by tragedy.


Size: 612.10KB Post Date: Aug 18, 2008 ← Back to The Utopian Vol. 7 - 2008

To place a comment you must apply for an account. After you fill and submit your application to us, our editors will review for approval. Also Blogs posted have to be first be approved by our editors. Please Click Here to Sign In or for our account application form Click Here.