Tenor saxophonist Lester Young at
an afternoon jam session at New York’s
Village Vanguard, c. 1940.

The Charles Peterson Jazz Photo Collection, courtesy Don Peterson.

 

“Lady Be Good”

Jones-Smith, Inc.

1936

This small ensemble, drawn from members of the Basie band, introduced audiences to the relaxed, lyrical style of tenor saxophonist Lester Young.