Lester Young / Lewis Porter.
| Author/creator | Porter, Lewis, 1951- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Boston, MA : Twayne Publishers, 1985. |
| Description | xxi, 190 pages ; 23 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Twayne's music series Twayne's music series. ^A221960 |
| Contents | Preface -- List of transcribed solos -- Note on the music examples -- Chronology -- "It was all music" -- Lester leaps in -- "Everybody plays the blues" -- "I try not to be a repeater pencil" -- "That's modern, dig?" -- Pres returns -- Catalog of recorded works -- Selected discography of LPs. |
| Abstract | Briefly outlines the life of the tenor saxophonist, examines his recordings, and assesses his influence on modern jazz |
| General note | Includes index. |
| Bibliography note | Bibliography: pages 114-122. |
| Bibliography note | Discography: pages 123-184. |
| LCCN | 85005416 |
| ISBN | 080579459X (alk. paper |