Lester Young, affectionately nicknamed "Prez" (or "The President"), was one of jazz’s most influential tenor saxophonists. His cool, relaxed tone and innovative phrasing set him apart and earned him a legendary status in the jazz world.
This album is celebrated not just for its technical excellence but also for the chemistry it showcases. It stands as a testament to Lester Young’s lasting impact on jazz and the way his cool, innovative style could transform and elevate a session with the finest players of his time.
Artist(s): Tenor Saxophone – Lester Young
Piano – Oscar Peterson
Bass – Ray Brown
Drums – J. C. Heard
Guitar – Barney Kessel
Recording Info: Recorded in New York City on November 28, 1952
Supervised By - Norman Granz
Sourced from a 15ips 2-track
Analog: Transferred using a modified Studer 810 tape deck feeding a Merrill Tape Preamp
Digital: Merging Hapi Analog to Digital Converter clocked by an Antelope Audio 10MX Atomic Clock
Power Conditioning: Shunyata Research Everest 8000 for all components
This is a monophonic recording
1 Ad Lib Blues 5:53
2 Just You, Just Me 7:39
3 Tea For Two 7:43
4 Indiana 7:05
5 I Can't Get Started 3:40
6 On The Sunny Side Of The Street 3:27
7 Almost Like Being In Love 3:33
8 There Will Never Be Another You 3:28
Please Note: This release was mastered in DSD with no PCM. (Pure DSD)
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