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Lester Young -- Part 2 -- Commercial Success, Military Woes, Alcoholism, and Lasting Legacy
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The Saxophone History Podcast by Andrew D. Meyer
Episode notes
In the second part of the Lester Young story I'll take you through the highs of commercial and critical success as well as the the lows of military service and alcoholism. Lester Young lived a hard life with a less than pleasant end but left a lasting musical legacy that is easily found in many players today.
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