Kate Boxer
Lester Young
Acrylic ink on canvas
47 1/4 x 35 3/8 in
120 x 90 cms
120 x 90 cms
Signed
KAB832
Copyright The Artist
Vendu
Lester Willis Young (1909-1959), often known as ‘Pres’ or ‘Prez’ was an American jazz saxophonist who played with a characteristically relaxed ‘free-floating style’. He rose to prominence whilst playing with...
Lester Willis Young (1909-1959), often known as ‘Pres’ or ‘Prez’ was an American jazz saxophonist who played with a characteristically relaxed ‘free-floating style’. He rose to prominence whilst playing with the Count Basie Orchestra.