Lester Young

Lester Leaps In: Live At Birdland 1951-195

1
LP
180 gr Vinyl

Unreleased
performances of the influential tenor saxophonist recorded at Birdland in
1951 and 1952 for the “Jumpin With Symphony Sid” radio show. The
never-before-released set captures one of the most influential tenor
saxophonists of all time live at NYC’s iconic jazz venue Birdland. Features
eight tracks recorded on four different dates in 1951 and ’52 for ABC Radio’s
famed “Jumpin with Symphony Sid.” 
The album will be pressed on 180-gram vinyl and features rare photos
with extensive liner notes from jazz historian Scott Yanow.

ARTIEST

Lester Young

TITEL

Lester Leaps In: Live At Birdland 1951-195

RELEASE DATUM

28/11/2025

RECORD LABEL

Liberation Hall

DISTRIBUTOR

MVDL

TRACKLIST

Side
A
1. Lester Leaps In
2. Ghost Of A Chance
3. Up And Atom
4. These Foolish Things
5. Neenah Side

Side B
1. Indiana
2. How High the Moon
3. ‘Deed I Do

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