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Originator of cool Lester Young played the 'purest blues' ever heard
Category: Government & Organizations
Duration: 00:06:05
Publish Date: 2020-02-24 09:00:00
Description: In honor of Black History Month, we are taking a look into the career highlights of African American artists and their contribution to the world of jazz and blues. KNKX's Carol Handley takes a look at saxophonist Lester Young, who was a key “bridge” player from Bebop to Cool Jazz.
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