A comprehensive collection of Lester “Pres” Young’s Savoy recordings, bringing together sessions from the 1940s and early 1950s with an exceptional cast of musicians including Nat King Cole, Freddie Green, Jo Jones, Dicky Wells, Harry “Sweets” Edison, Roy Haynes, and others. Tracks such as “Circus in Rhythm,” “Exercise in Swing,” “Blue Lester,” “Ghost of a Chance,” “Indiana,” and “Jump Lester Jump” showcase Young’s unmistakably relaxed, lyrical tenor style. The handsome gatefold package also includes extensive historical liner notes and session information.
