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TopTenREVIEWS presents the music career and reviews of Lester Young

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Lester Young

BAND RANKINGS:

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CAREER SPAN:

Decade
Album Score
# Albums
1940s
2.8978
4
1950s
0.0425
8
1990s
2.3134
25
2000s
0.0000
51
Ratings and rankings are based on all available critic reviews for each album.
Overall Band Score: Lester Young is ranked overall as 3.1738 out of 4 stars 3.1738

Lester Young Album Rankings

1
The Complete Aladdin Sessions by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 3.3950 out of 4 stars for The Complete Aladdin SessionsThe Complete Aladdin Sessions (3.3950)
Although it has often been written that the cool-toned tenor saxophonist Lester Young's experiences with racism in the military during 1944-1945 so scarred him that he never played at the same musical ...more
  • 31.99
2
The Complete Lester Young on Keynote by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 3.3950 out of 4 stars for The Complete Lester Young on KeynoteThe Complete Lester Young on Keynote (3.3950)
This CD has two classic sessions featuring the great tenor saxophonist Lester Young. ...more
3
The Kansas City Sessions by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 3.2275 out of 4 stars for The Kansas City SessionsThe Kansas City Sessions (3.2275)
This is a CD overflowing with classic performances. ...more
4
Prez Conferences by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 3.0590 out of 4 stars for Prez Conferences Prez Conferences  (3.0590)
The great tenor Lester Young is heard in a variety of different settings on this CD, chiefly taken from radio and television broadcasts. ...more
  • 24.98
5
Lester Swings by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 2.8831 out of 4 stars for Lester SwingsLester Swings (2.8831)
In selecting a little over an hour's worth of excerpts from the eight-CD box setThe Complete Lester Young Studio Sessions on Vervefor this highlights disc, the compilers have resisted the urge to stic ...more
6
The Complete Lester Young Studio Sessions on Verve by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 2.5471 out of 4 stars for The Complete Lester Young Studio Sessions on VerveThe Complete Lester Young Studio Sessions on Verve (2.5471)
All too often, jazz critics have promoted the myth that Lester Young's playing went way downhill after World War II--that the seminal tenor man was so emotionally wounded by the racism he suffered in ...more
7
Pres and Teddy by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.2706 out of 4 stars for Pres and TeddyPres and Teddy (0.2706)
Two perfect musicians. The melodic/harmonic mastery of an innovative pianist and tenor saxophonist at the peak of their mature powers. ...more
8
Complete Savoy Recordings by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Complete Savoy RecordingsComplete Savoy Recordings (0.0000)
No review available
9
Complete Recordings Vol 4 1946-1949 by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Complete Recordings Vol 4 1946-1949Complete Recordings Vol 4 1946-1949 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
10
Lester Young in Washington, D.C., 1956, Vol. 5 by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Lester Young in Washington, D.C., 1956, Vol. 5Lester Young in Washington, D.C., 1956, Vol. 5 (0.0000)
No review available
11
Timeless Lester Young by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Timeless Lester YoungTimeless Lester Young (0.0000)
No review available
12
Complete Recordings Vol 5 1949-1951 by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Complete Recordings Vol 5 1949-1951Complete Recordings Vol 5 1949-1951 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
13
The Best of Lester Young by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The Best of Lester YoungThe Best of Lester Young (0.0000)
No review available
14
Easy Does It: 1936-40 by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Easy Does It: 1936-40Easy Does It: 1936-40 (0.0000)
No review available
  • 13.37
15
Pres: Jazz Immortals Series, Vol. 2 by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Pres: Jazz Immortals Series, Vol. 2Pres: Jazz Immortals Series, Vol. 2 (0.0000)
No review available
  • 9.46
16
Complete Recordings Vol 6:rare Items by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Complete Recordings Vol 6:rare ItemsComplete Recordings Vol 6:rare Items (0.0000)
No review available
17
Blue Lester by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Blue LesterBlue Lester (0.0000)
Timeless Lester Young combines tracks saxophonist Lester Young recorded for Savoy during the '40s and '50s. ...more
18
Kansas City Sax: Complete Kansas City Master Takes by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Kansas City Sax: Complete Kansas City Master TakesKansas City Sax: Complete Kansas City Master Takes (0.0000)
No review available
19
Le Jazz in Paris: Le Dernier Message de Lester Young by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Le Jazz in Paris: Le Dernier Message de Lester YoungLe Jazz in Paris: Le Dernier Message de Lester Young (0.0000)
No review available
20
Complete 1936-1949:alternates V1 by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Complete 1936-1949:alternates V1Complete 1936-1949:alternates V1 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
21
Masters Touch by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Masters TouchMasters Touch (0.0000)
No review available
22
Masters of Jazz: Lester Young by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Masters of Jazz: Lester YoungMasters of Jazz: Lester Young (0.0000)
No review available
23
Complete 1936-1949:alternates V2 by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Complete 1936-1949:alternates V2Complete 1936-1949:alternates V2 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
24
Pres & Teddy Wilson by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Pres & Teddy WilsonPres & Teddy Wilson (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
25
BD Jazz by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for BD JazzBD Jazz (0.0000)
No review available
26
Blue Lester: The One and Only Lester Young by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Blue Lester: The One and Only Lester YoungBlue Lester: The One and Only Lester Young (0.0000)
No review available
27
Complete Small Group Vol 1 by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Complete Small Group Vol 1Complete Small Group Vol 1 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
28
Lester-Amadeus by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Lester-AmadeusLester-Amadeus (0.0000)
No review available
29
Super Sessions by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Super SessionsSuper Sessions (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
30
Lester Young With The Oscar Peterson by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Lester Young With The Oscar PetersonLester Young With The Oscar Peterson (0.0000)
No review available
  • 17.99
31
Complete Small Group Vol 2 by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Complete Small Group Vol 2Complete Small Group Vol 2 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
32
With the Oscar Peterson Trio by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for With the Oscar Peterson TrioWith the Oscar Peterson Trio (0.0000)
No review available
33
Lady Be Good by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Lady Be GoodLady Be Good (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
34
Lester Leaps Again by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Lester Leaps AgainLester Leaps Again (0.0000)
No review available
35
1946-1947 by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for 1946-19471946-1947 (0.0000)
No review available
36
The Lester Young Trio by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The Lester Young TrioThe Lester Young Trio (0.0000)
No review available
37
Ken Burns JAZZ Collection: Lester Young by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Ken Burns JAZZ Collection: Lester YoungKen Burns JAZZ Collection: Lester Young (0.0000)
With cooperation from the Verve and Columbia Legacy catalogs, the Ken Burns Jazz series on CD individually spotlights the musical excellence of 22 jazz originators whose careers and influence are exp ...more
38
Vol. 2 1939-1942 by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Vol. 2 1939-1942Vol. 2 1939-1942 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
39
Lester Young Portrait by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Lester Young PortraitLester Young Portrait (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
40
Lester Young 1947-1951 by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Lester Young 1947-1951Lester Young 1947-1951 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
41
Verve Jazz Masters 30 by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Verve Jazz Masters 30Verve Jazz Masters 30 (0.0000)
No review available
42
Lester Dreams by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Lester DreamsLester Dreams (0.0000)
No review available
  • 16.99
43
Vol. 3 1943 by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Vol. 3 1943Vol. 3 1943 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
44
Easy Does It by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Easy Does ItEasy Does It (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
45
1951-1952 by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for 1951-19521951-1952 (0.0000)
No review available
46
Ultimate Lester Young by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Ultimate Lester YoungUltimate Lester Young (0.0000)
Although serious fans and collectors will have little use for the disc, Ultimate Lester Young is a solid collection of 12 highlights from the saxophonist's Verve recordings as selected by Wayne Short ...more
  • 22.00
47
Jammin' the Blues by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Jammin' the BluesJammin' the Blues (0.0000)
This compilation of Lester Young recordings from the mid-'40s comes from several sources. ...more
  • 14.97
48
Vol. 4 1944 by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Vol. 4 1944Vol. 4 1944 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
49
Los Angeles to New York: 1944-1946 by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Los Angeles to New York: 1944-1946Los Angeles to New York: 1944-1946 (0.0000)
No review available
50
Vol. 6 1944 by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Vol. 6 1944Vol. 6 1944 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
51
Lester Young 1943-1946 by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Lester Young 1943-1946Lester Young 1943-1946 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
52
The Jazz Giants '56 by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The Jazz Giants '56The Jazz Giants '56 (0.0000)
No review available
53
Lester Young Story by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Lester Young StoryLester Young Story (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
54
Vol 07 1945 to 1946 by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Vol 07 1945 to 1946Vol 07 1945 to 1946 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
55
Lester Young 1946-1947 by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Lester Young 1946-1947Lester Young 1946-1947 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
56
1936-1948: The President of the Tenor Sax by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for 1936-1948: The President of the Tenor Sax1936-1948: The President of the Tenor Sax (0.0000)
No review available
  • 24.46
57
Live At The Royal Roost 1948 by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Live At The Royal Roost 1948Live At The Royal Roost 1948 (0.0000)
No review available
58
Pres by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for PresPres (0.0000)
No review available
  • 12.98
59
Jazz After Hours by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Jazz After HoursJazz After Hours (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
60
Jammin The Blues by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Jammin The BluesJammin The Blues (0.0000)
No review available
61
This Is Jazz, Vol. 26 by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for This Is Jazz, Vol. 26This Is Jazz, Vol. 26 (0.0000)
No review available
  • 49.98
62
Compact Jazz: Lester Young & the Piano Giants by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Compact Jazz: Lester Young & the Piano GiantsCompact Jazz: Lester Young & the Piano Giants (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
63
Lester Leaps In by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Lester Leaps InLester Leaps In (0.0000)
No review available
64
Essential Lester Young by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Essential Lester YoungEssential Lester Young (0.0000)
No review available
65
The Lester Young Story by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The Lester Young StoryThe Lester Young Story (0.0000)
No review available
66
Lester's Be Bop Boogie by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Lester's Be Bop BoogieLester's Be Bop Boogie (0.0000)
No review available
67
Lester Young by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Lester YoungLester Young (0.0000)
No review available
68
Complete Studio Master Takes by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Complete Studio Master TakesComplete Studio Master Takes (0.0000)
No review available
69
1941-1944 by Lester Young
Lester Young scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for 1941-19441941-1944 (0.0000)
No review available