August 27 - Lester Young (The Musical Birthday Series)

Lester Young (27 August 1909 – 15 March 1959) was an influential jazz saxophone player.  

Lest We Forget

Lester Young did not grow old;

He drank himself to death we’re told.

And as the alcohol took hold

His improvising grew less bold,

His life itself was uncontrolled.

The fate, alas, his bio says

Of one whom Billie called “the Prez.”


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