Lester Young / Lewis Porter.

Author/creator Porter, Lewis, 1951-
Format Book
Publication InfoBoston, MA : Twayne Publishers, 1985.
Descriptionxxi, 190 pages ; 23 cm.
Subjects

SeriesTwayne'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 noteIncludes index.
Bibliography noteBibliography: pages 114-122.
Bibliography noteDiscography: pages 123-184.
LCCN 85005416
ISBN080579459X (alk. paper