What is Lester Young's full name?
Lester Willis Young
Lester Young nickname(s):
Pres, Prez, "Pres" or "Prez"
Lester Young date of birth:
August 27, 1909
How old was Lester Young when died?
49
Where was Lester Young born?
Woodville, Mississippi, United States
When did Lester Young die?
March 15, 1959
Where did Lester Young die?
New York City, New York, United States
Why did Lester Young die?
Cirrhosis
Lester Young body shape:
Average
What color is Lester Young's hair?
Black
Is Lester Young gay or straight?
Straight
What is Lester Young's ethnicity?
Black
What is Lester Young nationality?
American
What is Lester Young's occupation?
Jazz tenor saxophonist and sometime clarinetist
Lester Young claim to fame:
Member of Count Basie's orchestra
What genre is Lester Young's work?
Jazz
What instruments does Lester Young play?
Tenor saxophone, clarinet
Who is Lester Young's father?
Willis Handy Young (teacher)
Lester Young brother(s):
Lee Young (drummer)
Short Biography
Lester Willis Young (August 27, 1909 – March 15, 1959), nicknamed "Pres" or "Prez", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and occasional clarinetist.