Quote of the Day: Happy Birthday Lester Young August 27, 1909
“Musicians have to start out playing like someone else. You have a model, or a teacher, and you learn all that he can show you. But then you start playing for yourself. Show them that you’re an individual.”
— Lester Young
Lester Young, the late, great jazz tenorman, also played clarinet, trumpet, violin and drums. He was nicknamed "Pres" or "Prez" by his musical partner, Billie Holiday. In honor of Lester Young's birthday—August 27, 1909—you can listen to his music all day long by following the link to the Columbia University Music Station: WKCR.org