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Lester Young & Teddy Wilson Quartet - Pres And Teddy (1956)
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Although it has been written much too often that Lester Young declined rapidly from the mid-'40s on, the truth is that when he was healthy, Young played at his very best during the '50s, adding an emotional intensity to his sound that had not been present during the more carefree days of the '30s. This classic session, a reunion with pianist Teddy Wilson and drummer Jo Jones (bassist Gene Ramey completes the quartet), finds the great tenor in particularly expressive form. His rendition of "Prisoner of Love" is quite haunting, the version of "All of Me" is also memorable, and all of the swing standards (which are joined by his original "Pres Returns") are well worth hearing. This date (which has been reissued on CD) was recorded the day after Young's other classic from his late period, Jazz Giants '56.

Recorded January 13, 1956 in New York. Track 7 is a CD bonus track.

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01. All Of Me
02. Prisoner Of Love
03. Louise
04. Love Me Or Leave Me
05. Taking A Chance On Love
06. Our Love Is Here To Stay
07. Pres Returns

*1956 / 1987 Verve Records ‎– 831 270-2


Personnel:
Lester Young - tenor saxophone
Teddy Wilson - piano
Gene Ramey - bass
Jo Jones - drums