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ISBN
0195334779
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9780195334777
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Hardback
Release Title
Being Prez: The Life and Music of Lester Young
Artist
Gelly, Dave
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Book Title
Being Prez : the Life and Music of Lester Young
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Item Length
6.3 in
Publication Year
2007
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
0.8 in
Author
Dave Gelly
Genre
Music, Biography & Autobiography
Topic
Composers & Musicians, Genres & Styles / Jazz
Item Weight
15.5 Oz
Item Width
9.3 in
Number of Pages
192 Pages

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Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0195334779
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9780195334777
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Book Title
Being Prez : the Life and Music of Lester Young
Number of Pages
192 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Composers & Musicians, Genres & Styles / Jazz
Publication Year
2007
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Music, Biography & Autobiography
Author
Dave Gelly
Format
Hardcover

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0.8 in
Item Weight
15.5 Oz
Item Length
6.3 in
Item Width
9.3 in

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2007-029024
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"For those looking for an introduction to Young's life and music, Gelly offers the virtues of a thorough, book-length liner note, which, to his purpose, integrates life, times, and music." --John McDonough, "Downbeat", "For those looking for an introduction to Young's life and music, Gelly offers the virtues of a thorough, book-length liner note, which, to his purpose, integrates life, times, and music."--John McDonough, Downbeat"An outstanding book, covering the life and music of a truly unique musician, by one of the most perceptive and literate jazz writers. Eminently readable from the first page to the last, Being Prez is an essential addition to the jazz library."--Alun Morgan, Jazz Journal International"This exemplary and concise study is illuminated by the author's straight-ahead prose. While fully aware of the musical and biographical details, Gelly wears his knowledge lightly in a way that will appeal to general readers as well as specialists." --Brian Priestley, author of Chasin' The Bird and co-author of The Rough Guide to Jazz"Lester Young, one of the most glorious but elusive figures in jazz history, is brought to life by Dave Gelly in this splendid introduction, which combines a brief yet layered biography with insightful musical commentary. Old and new fans alike will find illumination in Gelly's first-rate discussion of 'Shoe Shine Boy,' his account of Young's dealings with Fletcher Henderson and Norman Granz, and his description of Young's notorious stint in the army."--GaryGiddins, author Natural Selection and Weather Bird"A masterful new biography."--Nat Hentoff, The Weekly Standard"Tracing an odd life and elusive legacy with exactitude, Gelly writes with a rare reserve--a concision and perception, really--that his subject would have appreciated. In so doing, Gelly shows his own modernist stripes: playing only the right noes, embracing contextual space, emphasizing the song above all esle."--The Atlantic"For those looking for an introduction to Young's life and music, Gelly offers the virtues of a thorough, book-length liner note, which, to his purpose, integrates life, times, and music."--John McDonough, Downbeat"Lester Young, one of the most glorious but elusive figures in jazz history, is brought to life by Dave Gelly in this splendid introduction, which combines a brief yet layered biography with insightful musical commentary. Old and new fans alike will find illumination in Gelly's first-rate discussion of 'Shoe Shine Boy,' his account of Young's dealings with Fletcher Henderson and Norman Granz, and his description of Young's notorious stint in the army."--GaryGiddins, author Natural Selection and Weather Bird"This exemplary and concise study is illuminated by the author's straight-ahead prose. While fully aware of the musical and biographical details, Gelly wears his knowledge lightly in a way that will appeal to general readers as well as specialists."--Brian Priestley, author of Chasin' The Bird and co-author of The Rough Guide to Jazz"An outstanding book, covering the life and music of a truly unique musician, by one of the most perceptive and literate jazz writers. Eminently readable from the first page to the last, Being Prez is an essential addition to the jazz library."--Alun Morgan, Jazz Journal International"A masterful new biography."--Nat Hentoff, The Weekly Standard"Tracing an odd life and elusive legacy with exactitude, Gelly writes with a rare reserve--a concision and perception, really--that his subject would have appreciated. In so doing, Gelly shows his own modernist stripes: playing only the right noes, embracing contextual space, emphasizing the song above all esle."--The Atlantic"Highly readable." --Ellingtonia, "An outstanding book, covering the life and music of a truly unique musician, by one of the most perceptive and literate jazz writers. Eminently readable from the first page to the last, Being Prez is an essential addition to the jazz library." --Alun Morgan, "Jazz Journal International", "For those looking for an introduction to Young's life and music, Gelly offers the virtues of a thorough, book-length liner note, which, to his purpose, integrates life, times, and music."--John McDonough, Downbeat "An outstanding book, covering the life and music of a truly unique musician, by one of the most perceptive and literate jazz writers. Eminently readable from the first page to the last, Being Prez is an essential addition to the jazz library."--Alun Morgan, Jazz Journal International "This exemplary and concise study is illuminated by the author's straight-ahead prose. While fully aware of the musical and biographical details, Gelly wears his knowledge lightly in a way that will appeal to general readers as well as specialists." --Brian Priestley, author of Chasin' The Bird and co-author of The Rough Guide to Jazz "Lester Young, one of the most glorious but elusive figures in jazz history, is brought to life by Dave Gelly in this splendid introduction, which combines a brief yet layered biography with insightful musical commentary. Old and new fans alike will find illumination in Gelly's first-rate discussion of 'Shoe Shine Boy,' his account of Young's dealings with Fletcher Henderson and Norman Granz, and his description of Young's notorious stint in the army."--Gary Giddins, author Natural Selection and Weather Bird "A masterful new biography."--Nat Hentoff, The Weekly Standard "Tracing an odd life and elusive legacy with exactitude, Gelly writes with a rare reserve--a concision and perception, really--that his subject would have appreciated. In so doing, Gelly shows his own modernist stripes: playing only the right noes, embracing contextual space, emphasizing the song above all esle."--The Atlantic "For those looking for an introduction to Young's life and music, Gelly offers the virtues of a thorough, book-length liner note, which, to his purpose, integrates life, times, and music."--John McDonough, Downbeat "Lester Young, one of the most glorious but elusive figures in jazz history, is brought to life by Dave Gelly in this splendid introduction, which combines a brief yet layered biography with insightful musical commentary. Old and new fans alike will find illumination in Gelly's first-rate discussion of 'Shoe Shine Boy,' his account of Young's dealings with Fletcher Henderson and Norman Granz, and his description of Young's notorious stint in the army."--Gary Giddins, author Natural Selection and Weather Bird "This exemplary and concise study is illuminated by the author's straight-ahead prose. While fully aware of the musical and biographical details, Gelly wears his knowledge lightly in a way that will appeal to general readers as well as specialists."--Brian Priestley, author of Chasin' The Bird and co-author of The Rough Guide to Jazz "An outstanding book, covering the life and music of a truly unique musician, by one of the most perceptive and literate jazz writers. Eminently readable from the first page to the last, Being Prez is an essential addition to the jazz library."--Alun Morgan, Jazz Journal International "A masterful new biography."--Nat Hentoff, The Weekly Standard "Tracing an odd life and elusive legacy with exactitude, Gelly writes with a rare reserve--a concision and perception, really--that his subject would have appreciated. In so doing, Gelly shows his own modernist stripes: playing only the right noes, embracing contextual space, emphasizing the song above all esle."--The Atlantic "Highly readable." --Ellingtonia, "For those looking for an introduction to Young's life and music, Gelly offers the virtues of a thorough, book-length liner note, which, to his purpose, integrates life, times, and music."--John McDonough, Downbeat"An outstanding book, covering the life and music of a truly unique musician, by one of the most perceptive and literate jazz writers. Eminently readable from the first page to the last, Being Prez is an essential addition to the jazz library."--Alun Morgan, Jazz Journal International"This exemplary and concise study is illuminated by the author's straight-ahead prose. While fully aware of the musical and biographical details, Gelly wears his knowledge lightly in a way that will appeal to general readers as well as specialists." --Brian Priestley, author of Chasin' The Bird and co-author of The Rough Guide to Jazz"Lester Young, one of the most glorious but elusive figures in jazz history, is brought to life by Dave Gelly in this splendid introduction, which combines a brief yet layered biography with insightful musical commentary. Old and new fans alike will find illumination in Gelly's first-rate discussion of 'Shoe Shine Boy,' his account of Young's dealings with Fletcher Henderson and Norman Granz, and his description of Young's notorious stint in the army."--Gary Giddins, author Natural Selection and Weather Bird"A masterful new biography."--Nat Hentoff, The Weekly Standard"Tracing an odd life and elusive legacy with exactitude, Gelly writes with a rare reserve--a concision and perception, really--that his subject would have appreciated. In so doing, Gelly shows his own modernist stripes: playing only the right noes, embracing contextual space, emphasizing the song above all esle."--The Atlantic"Highly readable." --Ellingtonia, "For those looking for an introduction to Young's life and music, Gelly offers the virtues of a thorough, book-length liner note, which, to his purpose, integrates life, times, and music."--John McDonough, Downbeat "An outstanding book, covering the life and music of a truly unique musician, by one of the most perceptive and literate jazz writers. Eminently readable from the first page to the last, Being Prez is an essential addition to the jazz library."--Alun Morgan, Jazz Journal International "This exemplary and concise study is illuminated by the author's straight-ahead prose. While fully aware of the musical and biographical details, Gelly wears his knowledge lightly in a way that will appeal to general readers as well as specialists." --Brian Priestley, author of Chasin' The Bird and co-author of The Rough Guide to Jazz "Lester Young, one of the most glorious but elusive figures in jazz history, is brought to life by Dave Gelly in this splendid introduction, which combines a brief yet layered biography with insightful musical commentary. Old and new fans alike will find illumination in Gelly's first-rate discussion of 'Shoe Shine Boy,' his account of Young's dealings with Fletcher Henderson and Norman Granz, and his description of Young's notorious stint in the army."--Gary Giddins, author Natural Selection and Weather Bird "A masterful new biography."--Nat Hentoff, The Weekly Standard "Tracing an odd life and elusive legacy with exactitude, Gelly writes with a rare reserve--a concision and perception, really--that his subject would have appreciated. In so doing, Gelly shows his own modernist stripes: playing only the right noes, embracing contextual space, emphasizing the song above all esle."-- The Atlantic, "This exemplary and concise study is illuminated by the author's straight-ahead prose. While fully aware of the musical and biographical details, Gelly wears his knowledge lightly in a way that will appeal to general readers as well as specialists." --Brian Priestley, author of "Chasin' The Bird" and co-author of "The Rough Guide to Jazz", "Tracing an odd life and elusive legacy with exactitude, Gelly writes with a rare reserve - a concision and perception, really - that his subject would have appreciated. In so doing, Gelly shows his own modernist stripes: playing only the right noes, embracing contextual space, emphasizing thesong above all esle." --The Atlantic, "For those looking for an introduction to Young's life and music, Gelly offers the virtues of a thorough, book-length liner note, which, to his purpose, integrates life, times, and music."--John McDonough,Downbeat "An outstanding book, covering the life and music of a truly unique musician, by one of the most perceptive and literate jazz writers. Eminently readable from the first page to the last,Being Prezis an essential addition to the jazz library."--Alun Morgan,Jazz Journal International "This exemplary and concise study is illuminated by the author's straight-ahead prose. While fully aware of the musical and biographical details, Gelly wears his knowledge lightly in a way that will appeal to general readers as well as specialists." --Brian Priestley, author ofChasin' The Birdand co-author ofThe Rough Guide to Jazz "Lester Young, one of the most glorious but elusive figures in jazz history, is brought to life by Dave Gelly in this splendid introduction, which combines a brief yet layered biography with insightful musical commentary. Old and new fans alike will find illumination in Gelly's first-rate discussion of 'Shoe Shine Boy,' his account of Young's dealings with Fletcher Henderson and Norman Granz, and his description of Young's notorious stint in the army."--Gary Giddins, authorNatural SelectionandWeather Bird "A masterful new biography."--Nat Hentoff,The Weekly Standard "Tracing an odd life and elusive legacy with exactitude, Gelly writes with a rare reserve--a concision and perception, really--that his subject would have appreciated. In so doing, Gelly shows his own modernist stripes: playing only the right noes, embracing contextual space, emphasizing the song above all esle."--The Atlantic "For those looking for an introduction to Young's life and music, Gelly offers the virtues of a thorough, book-length liner note, which, to his purpose, integrates life, times, and music."--John McDonough,Downbeat "Lester Young, one of the most glorious but elusive figures in jazz history, is brought to life by Dave Gelly in this splendid introduction, which combines a brief yet layered biography with insightful musical commentary. Old and new fans alike will find illumination in Gelly's first-rate discussion of 'Shoe Shine Boy,' his account of Young's dealings with Fletcher Henderson and Norman Granz, and his description of Young's notorious stint in the army."--Gary Giddins, authorNatural SelectionandWeather Bird "This exemplary and concise study is illuminated by the author's straight-ahead prose. While fully aware of the musical and biographical details, Gelly wears his knowledge lightly in a way that will appeal to general readers as well as specialists."--Brian Priestley, author ofChasin' The Birdand co-author ofThe Rough Guide to Jazz "An outstanding book, covering the life and music of a truly unique musician, by one of the most perceptive and literate jazz writers. Eminently readable from the first page to the last,Being Prezis an essential addition to the jazz library."--Alun Morgan,Jazz Journal International "A masterful new biography."--Nat Hentoff,The Weekly Standard "Tracing an odd life and elusive legacy with exactitude, Gelly writes with a rare reserve--a concision and perception, really--that his subject would have appreciated. In so doing, Gelly shows his own modernist stripes: playing only the right noes, embracing contextual space, emphasizing the song above all esle."--The Atlantic "Highly readable." --Ellingtonia, "Lester young, one of the most glorious but elusive figures in jazz history, is brought to life by Dave Gelly in this splendid introduction, which combines a brief yet layered biography with insightful musical commentary. Old and new fans alike will find illumination in Gelly's first-ratediscussion of 'Shoe Shine Boy,' his account of Young's dealings with Fletcher Henderson and Norman Granz, and his description of Young's notorious stint in the army." --Gary Giddins, author "Natural Selection" and "Weather Bird"
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
788.7165092
Table Of Content
1. 'I Just Loved that Music'2. The Territory3. 'Well, Okay. So Now we'll Find out what Happens'4. 'The Hippest Thing I Ever Heard'5. Jumpin' at the Woodside6. Just Jivin' Around7. Jammin' the Blues8. DB Blues9. Jumpin' at Mesner's10. 'Von Hangman in Here'11. Prez Returns12. 'Let's Review the Books'13. 'Ivey-Divey!'
Synopsis
Lester Young was one of the great jazz masters, and his impact on the course of the art form was profound. He fundamentally changed the way the saxophone was played--his long, flowing lines brought new levels of expressiveness and subtlety to the jazz language, setting the standard for all modern players. In Being Prez, renowned British critic Dave Gelly follows Lester Young through his life in a rapidly changing world, showing how the music of this exceptionally sensitive man was shaped by his experiences. The reader meets a complicated, vulnerable, gentle individual who was brought up in his father's traveling carnival band. His early career was spent in the nightclubs and dancehalls of Kansas City and the Southwest, and he made his landmark recording debut at the peak of the Swing Era. But at the height of his powers, he was drafted into the US Army, where racism and his own unworldliness landed him in military prison. Following these events, Young grew increasingly withdrawn and suspicious, changes in his character reflected in the darkening mood of his music. Gelly, himself a jazz saxophonist, examines many of Young's classic recordings in illuminating detail. He reveals how as a saxophonist--and as major contributor to the Count Basie band--Young created a strong personal voice, a cool modernism, and a new rhythmic flexibility in the freely dancing rhythms of 4-beat swing. With his sax jutting oddly to one side, his bizarre oblique use of language, and his unique musical rapport with Billie Holiday (who famously nicknamed him "Prez"), Lester Young has become an icon and a cult figure. This marvelous biography illuminates the life and work of this giant of jazz., In Being Prez, renowned British critic Dave Gelly follows Lester Young through his life in a rapidly changing world, showing how the music of this exceptionally sensitive man was shaped by his experiences. The reader meets a complicated, vulnerable, gentle individual who was brought up in his fathers traveling carnival band. Gelly, himself a jazz saxophonist, examines many of Lester's classic recordings in illuminating detail. He reveals how as a saxophonist--and as major contributor to the Count Basie band--Young created a strong personal voice, a cool modernism, and a new rhythmic flexibility in the freely dancing rhythms of 4-beat swing., One of the great jazz masters, Lester Young fundamentally changed the way the saxophone was played, setting the standard for all modern players. Renowned British critic Gelly followed Young through his life in a rapidly changing world, showing how the music of this exceptionally sensitive man was shaped by his experiences., Lester Young was one of the great jazz masters, and his impact on the course of the art form was profound. He fundamentally changed the way the saxophone was played--his long, flowing lines brought new levels of expressiveness and subtlety to the jazz language, setting the standard for all modern players. In Being Prez, renowned British critic Dave Gelly follows Lester Young through his life in a rapidly changing world, showing how themusic of this exceptionally sensitive man was shaped by his experiences. The reader meets a complicated, vulnerable, gentle individual who was brought up in his father's traveling carnival band. His early careerwas spent in the nightclubs and dancehalls of Kansas City and the Southwest, and he made his landmark recording debut at the peak of the Swing Era. But at the height of his powers, he was drafted into the US Army, where racism and his own unworldliness landed him in military prison. Following these events, Young grew increasingly withdrawn and suspicious, changes in his character reflected in the darkening mood of his music. Gelly, himself a jazz saxophonist, examines many of Young's classicrecordings in illuminating detail. He reveals how as a saxophonist--and as major contributor to the Count Basie band--Young created a strong personal voice, a cool modernism, and a new rhythmicflexibility in the freely dancing rhythms of 4-beat swing. With his sax jutting oddly to one side, his bizarre oblique use of language, and his unique musical rapport with Billie Holiday (who famously nicknamed him "Prez"), Lester Young has become an icon and a cult figure. This marvelous biography illuminates the life and work of this giant of jazz., Lester Young was one of the great jazz masters, and his impact on the course of the art form was profound. He fundamentally changed the way the saxophone was played--his long, flowing lines brought new levels of expressiveness and subtlety to the jazz language, setting the standard for all modern players. In Being Prez , renowned British critic Dave Gelly follows Lester Young through his life in a rapidly changing world, showing how the music of this exceptionally sensitive man was shaped by his experiences. The reader meets a complicated, vulnerable, gentle individual who was brought up in his father's traveling carnival band. His early career was spent in the nightclubs and dancehalls of Kansas City and the Southwest, and he made his landmark recording debut at the peak of the Swing Era. But at the height of his powers, he was drafted into the US Army, where racism and his own unworldliness landed him in military prison. Following these events, Young grew increasingly withdrawn and suspicious, changes in his character reflected in the darkening mood of his music. Gelly, himself a jazz saxophonist, examines many of Young's classic recordings in illuminating detail. He reveals how as a saxophonist--and as major contributor to the Count Basie band--Young created a strong personal voice, a cool modernism, and a new rhythmic flexibility in the freely dancing rhythms of 4-beat swing. With his sax jutting oddly to one side, his bizarre oblique use of language, and his unique musical rapport with Billie Holiday (who famously nicknamed him "Prez"), Lester Young has become an icon and a cult figure. This marvelous biography illuminates the life and work of this giant of jazz.
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