Lester Young
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Summary
Lester Young was born on August 27, 1909[1], in Woodville[2]. He died on March 15, 1959[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a clarinetist[5], saxophonist[6], composer[7], jazz musician[8], and musician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,155 views/month, #6,859 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Woodville[11]
- Place of burial: The Evergreens Cemetery[12]
- Father: Billy Young[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[15]
- Award received: Grammy Hall of Fame[16]
- Member of: Kansas City Six[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Genre: jazz[19]
- Record label: Verve Records[20], Commodore Records[21], Savoy Records[22], Original Jazz Classics[23]
- Commons category: Lester Young[24]
- Residence: Missouri[25]
- Family name: Young[26]
- Given name: Lester[27]
- Topic's main category: Category:Lester Young[28]
- Commons gallery: Lester Young[29]
- Instrument: saxophone[30], clarinet[31], tenor saxophone[32]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[34]
- Birth name: Lester Willis Young[35]
Why It Matters
Lester Young has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Lester Young born?
Lester Young's place of birth was Woodville[2].
Where did Lester Young die?
Lester Young died in New York City[4].
Who were Lester Young's parents?
Lester Young's father was Billy Young[13].
What did Lester Young do for work?
Lester Young worked as a clarinetist[5], saxophonist[6], composer[7], jazz musician[8], and musician[9].
What awards did Lester Young receive?
Honors received include Grammy Hall of Fame[16].