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245 10 a| You just fight for your life :b| the story of Lester Young /c| Frank Büchmann-Møller ; foreword by Lewis Porter.;

260 a| New York :b| Praeger,c| 1990.;

300 a| xvi, 282 pages :b| illustrations ;c| 24 cm;

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504 a| Includes bibliographical references and index.;

505 0 a| Childhood and adolescence (1909-1928) -- On his own two feet (1928-1933) -- The Kansas City years (1933-1936) -- With Count Basie (1936-1940) -- The war years (1941-1944) -- Private 39729502 Young (1944-1945) -- Busy years as bandleader and soloist (1946-1955) -- The last years (1956-1959) -- Appendix A: List of jobs and engagements -- Appendix B: Members of Lester Young's permanent groups, 1941-1955.;

520 a| Meticulously researched and teeming with previously unpublished information, this book accurately recreates the life and character of one of the world's greatest jazz musicians. The author crafts a full length biography exclusively for Lester Young fans focusing on Young's philosophy of life, his exceptional ability as a bandleader, and his sharp wit. Through the examination of army psychiatric reports, interviews with fellow musicians, and concert reviews, this book tells the story of this gifted yet troubled musician. Beginning with his childhood, the book accurately chronicles the many bands in which Lester Young played prior to joining Count Basie in 1936. Through countless interviews with Young's peers, the book recounts the Basie years and the spicy stories of life on the road. The author includes new information about Young's own first band and follows this with details of his military experience. The final chapters deal with his years as featured soloist. Two appendices list all of Young's jobs from 1919-59 and his own bands chronologically as well as all musicians with whom he played. Now Lester Young followers have a full length biography valuable not only as a reference but for its recreation of a fascinating life.;

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You just fight for your life : the story of Lester Young / Frank Büchmann-Møller ; foreword by Lewis Porter.

Author/creator	Büchmann-Møller, Frank
Other author	Porter, Lewis, 1951- writer of foreword.
Format	Book
Publication Info	New York : Praeger, 1990.
Description	xvi, 282 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects	Young, Lester, 1909-1959. Jazz musicians--United States. --Biography.

Contents	Childhood and adolescence (1909-1928) -- On his own two feet (1928-1933) -- The Kansas City years (1933-1936) -- With Count Basie (1936-1940) -- The war years (1941-1944) -- Private 39729502 Young (1944-1945) -- Busy years as bandleader and soloist (1946-1955) -- The last years (1956-1959) -- Appendix A: List of jobs and engagements -- Appendix B: Members of Lester Young's permanent groups, 1941-1955.
Abstract	Meticulously researched and teeming with previously unpublished information, this book accurately recreates the life and character of one of the world's greatest jazz musicians. The author crafts a full length biography exclusively for Lester Young fans focusing on Young's philosophy of life, his exceptional ability as a bandleader, and his sharp wit. Through the examination of army psychiatric reports, interviews with fellow musicians, and concert reviews, this book tells the story of this gifted yet troubled musician. Beginning with his childhood, the book accurately chronicles the many bands in which Lester Young played prior to joining Count Basie in 1936. Through countless interviews with Young's peers, the book recounts the Basie years and the spicy stories of life on the road. The author includes new information about Young's own first band and follows this with details of his military experience. The final chapters deal with his years as featured soloist. Two appendices list all of Young's jobs from 1919-59 and his own bands chronologically as well as all musicians with whom he played. Now Lester Young followers have a full length biography valuable not only as a reference but for its recreation of a fascinating life.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN	89003786
ISBN	0275932656 (lib. bdg. : alk. paper)

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