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Music History DailyLester Young's Legendary Leap at Newport '53On July 18, 1953, an iconic moment in music history occurred at the first-ever Newport Jazz Festival in Newport, Rhode Island. The festival, which was founded by George Wein, brought together some of the greatest jazz musicians of the time, including Billie Holiday, Dizzy Gillespie, and Ella Fitzgerald. However, it was the performance of saxophonist Lester Young that stole the show and became the stuff of legend.Young, who was known for his laid-back, cool style of playing, took the stage with his tenor saxophone and proceeded to deliver a set that would go down in history as one of...2025-07-1802 min
MusikJazz Grooves 7 . Mit møde med Lester YoungI denne uge af JazzGrooves skal vi høre Lester Young sammen med bl.a. Count Basie, Billie Holiday, Nat King Cole . Young blev kun 50 år og døde i 1959. Hans Barfod præsenterer og Henrik Vindeby er tekniker.2025-04-111h 19
Nightmare Success In and OutA Life Sentence, A Path to Redemption: The Lester Young StoryIn this episode of Nightmare Success, host Brent Cassity interviews Lester Young, a former inmate who turned his life around after serving 22 years of a life sentence. Lester is the founder of Path2Redemption a non-profit that helps the formerly incarcerated transition back into society. The organization also has a powerful at-risk youth program. Young is a TEDX Speaker, a Best-Selling Author, and a Keynote Speaker. The conversation explores themes of trauma, grief, and the journey to redemption. Young shares his experiences of losing his mother at a young age, facing incarceration, and ultimately finding purpose through education and...2025-01-0259 min
YoungEntMagYoung Entertainment’s 2024 Year In ReviewYoung Entertainment is back to bring you a compilation of some of our favorite interviews of 2024. We had an incredible year filled with some of the biggest rising stars in young entertainment from some of the most popular films and TV shows, and also some of the brightest singer/songwriters. We chatted with stars including singer Liamani Segura, Descendants: The Rise of Red star Joshua Colley, Cobra Kai’s Jacob Bertrand, Prom Date’s Julia Lester, and more.
During the interviews, we learned all about these stars’ firsts, their songwriting processes and experiences on set, and their advice...2024-12-3120 min
Around Town with @ColaMayorPath to Redemption: Breaking Barriers and Building Futures with Lester YoungIn this powerful episode of the Around Town podcast, Mayor Daniel Rickenmann sits down with Lester Young, founder of Path2Redemption. After spending over two decades in prison, Lester Young emerged with a mission to help others break the cycle of incarceration and find new opportunities. He shares his journey from prison to becoming a community leader, focusing on the work he does to support formerly incarcerated individuals in finding employment, housing, and personal growth. Lester’s efforts to address the root causes of crime, such as trauma and lack of opportunity, are significantly impacting Columbia. Tune in to he...2024-12-0440 min
Manufacturing TalksLester Young gives us his personal experiences with second chance hiringSend us a textThere are a lot of stories out there about the companies that have blessedly tackled the desperate need for a pathway back to gainful employment and a meaningful career for those who've served time in prison.But you don't hear too many stories from the other side, from the people who have successfully made the transition back from the world of incarceration. So it was a treat to hear from Lester Young, who not only forged that kind of success for himself thanks to an early opportunity from Tyson Foods, but...2024-10-0139 min
The Gone Sounds of Jazz with Sid GribetzLester Young 3The "Bird-Prez Birthday Broadcast", a 72 hour (and some years longer) marathon celebrating Lester Young and Charlie Parker around their birthday anniversaries, August 27 and August 29, is a long standing tradition at WKCR, and it is among our listeners' favorites.
For the 2024 edition, I programmed a set reviewing Lester Young's studio recordings for Norman Granz, on "Verve".
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The Saxophone History PodcastLester Young -- Part 2 -- Commercial Success, Military Woes, Alcoholism, and Lasting LegacyIn the second part of the Lester Young story I'll take you through the highs of commercial and critical success as well as the the lows of military service and alcoholism. Lester Young lived a hard life with a less than pleasant end but left a lasting musical legacy that is easily found in many players today.2024-08-1946 min
The Gone Sounds of Jazz with Sid GribetzLester Young 2The "Bird-Prez Birthday Broadcast", a 72 hour (and some years longer) marathon celebrating Lester Young and Charlie Parker around their birthday anniversaries, August 27 and August 29, is a long standing tradition at WKCR, and it is among our listeners' favorites.
Here's a session that I put together for the 2023 broadcast. Two parts on Lester Young.
First a brief random sample of his collaborations with Billie Holiday. Sumptuous.
The second part is a more in-depth look at Lester Young's activities in 1943 and 1944, a period often overlooked, as overshadowed by other more popular portions of his career.2024-08-193h 00
The Gone Sounds of Jazz with Sid GribetzLester Young 1The "Bird-Prez Birthday Broadcast", a 72 hour (and some years longer) marathon celebrating Lester Young and Charlie Parker around their birthday anniversaries, August 27 and August 29, is a long standing tradition at WKCR, and it is among our listeners' favorites.
In the 2020 edition of the show, I produced a segment that discussed Lester Young's court martial and confinement in US Army detention barracks towards the end of World War II, and then followed with a lengthy presentation of the recordings, starting with "DB Blues", that he made for the Aladdin label in the post war years.
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The Saxophone History PodcastLester Young -- Part 1 -- Teenage Runaway, Territory Bands, and the Kansas City SoundIn this first episode on Lester Young I'll look at Young's early life and career, including his work in territory bands and his role in the development of the Kansas City Sound. Also, his time with Fletcher Henderson and early recordings with Basie and lifelong friend Billie Holiday. 2024-08-181h 05
Jazz Anthology1954: Lester Young with the Oscar Peterson TrioCreata nel '53 dal grande impresario e produttore Norman Granz che poi nel '56 crea la più famosa Vorve, nel '54 la Norgran pubblica due Lp a 10 pollici intitolati Lester Young with the Oscar Peterson Trio, volume 1 e 2, contenenti incisioni del '52; poi un Lp a 12 pollici (cioè un Lp del formato poi diventato corrente, a 30 cm. di diametro), intitolato The President, contenente altre incisioni con Peterson del '52 e altro materiale; nel '56 poi la Norgram ripubblica i brani usciti nei due 10 pollici del '54 in un unico Lp 12 pollici intitolato The President Plays with the Oscar Peterson Trio (tu...2024-05-0659 minYoungEntMagJulia Lester talks similarities between her characters in HSMTMTS and new movie Prom DatesYoung Entertainment is back with an exclusive interview with Julia Lester, who plays Hannah in the coming-of-age film Prom Dates, out on Hulu on May 3.
We asked Julia how Hannah and her character Ashlyn from High School Musical: The Musical: The Series are similar and she said they are both similar in their element of discovering themselves. If you want to hear more about his character and the hit show, be sure to check out the video below!
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Thank you, Julia, for your time and for speaking with YE! Make...2024-04-2819 min
Anatomía del JazzEp 13 | Lester Young with the Oscar Peterson TrioLester Young, el inventor del sonido del saxo tenor. Coleman Hawkins, el padre de todos, como un traductor del sonido de la corneta del primer Louis Armstrong. Lester introduce algo que en el jazz no existía: la melancolía. El hombre más triste y melancólico de toda la historia del jazz. El vibrato físico y sedoso. Lester antes del ejército: Billie Holiday y Count Basie. Lester después del ejército: los discos con Verve, la depresión, el alcoholismo y la muerte. Stardust como quintaesencia del espíritu lesteriano.2023-09-0338 min
Hot Young Designers Club | Interior Design Business Podcast92: A Conversation with Kate LesterHow should you respond to clients when you really don’t want to do the project? How do you set boundaries in your business and train others how to respect them? Should you stop charging a flat rate and start charging by the hour? In this episode, Rebecca and Shaun speak with Kate Lester of Kate Lester Interiors, to discuss:Why Kate quit her six figure job in corporate America to become an interior designerWorking in a home office before you start paying for an office outside the homeAll the things design school failed to teach her...2023-06-091h 13
The Community PodHeart, Soul & Music: The Young Saba StorySend us a textYoung Saba is an Artist who can be described as a beacon of light because all he wants to do is create music that speaks to your soul. In this Episode Young Saba talks about people needing something that fulfills you, appreciating the struggle as well as the support people show, how he got the name and so much more! Young Saba just released a new single called "OYA" and it is definitely a work of art! Go check it out!Support the showPlease remember to SUBSCRIBE and...2023-06-0546 min
The Constant Quest Podcast#11: Lester Young Jr - From Life in Prison To a Life of Passion and Purpose. The Power of Visualization and Carving Your Own Unique PathIn this episode, Tine and Taylor have the privilege of being joined by Lester Young Jr. He shares his incredible story of personal growth while spending 22 years in prison. Lester talks about how he was able to process grief from multiple traumatic experiences by focusing on gratitude and visualization. His life story and spirit are not only inspirational but also show that we can heal and thrive even in the most challenging environments. His non-profit organization, Path2Redemption, focuses on working with prisons, corporations, and local governments on giving persons with felony convictions the best opportunity to contribute to s...2023-05-181h 35
Learnings and MisstepsLester Young Path to RedemptionWe got a special treat for you. I got to interview Lester Young on the OG Spotlight Livestream and his story moved me so I felt the need to share the conversation here. Lester's story is one of perseverance after spending 20 years in prison he is now walking in service to others. Taking the lessons he learned and paying it forward.Path 2 Redemption Website:https://path2redemption.org/about-lesterConnect with Lester on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lester-young-b1b6a0106/OG Spotlight Playlist:https://www.youtube.com...2023-03-2848 min
The Grounded ShowGrounded Show Ep. 32 - Smiling, Young Rock & The MobThe guys discuss how smiling affects the algorithm and why Quincy is the star of the show. Also, we talk about the "Young Rock" show, wrestling, and get into the twitter mob and how/why it attacks.Follow the guys on IG:@iamquincyjamal@joferneezy@lester.wavFollow the show:@everythinggrounded"Down For Me" Featuring Quincy Jamal & Lester Sanchez, available on all platforms for stream/download and can be easily found on lesterwav.com2023-01-0939 min
The Rabbi and The ShrinkArchive Episode #45: Gratitude and Redemption w/ Lester YoungHow do we escape from the prison of our mind?How do we acquire the mindset to transform failure into victory and success?What do we want our life and our legacy to be?These and other pressing questions are addressed when a Muslim ex-con, a Catholic shrink, and an Orthodox rabbi sit down together on The Rabbi and the Shrink. Don't miss this episode with Lester Young!https://www.linkedin.com/in/lester-young-b1b6a0106/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Y3oh7l_wqJSCPtitB9BFw2022-11-2443 min
The 10 Minute Jazz Lesson PodcastEpisode 336: The Music of Lester Young Part 3This week we look at the intangible parts of Lester's playing by learning one of his transcriptions on Almost Like Being In Love with the Oscar Peterson Trio. I think this will be a great way to end our series and send you out into the world armed with some great things to work on through Lester Young's playing. Enjoy!
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Head over to our Patreon page and when you donate $3 or more a month you get this PDF and every other. We will also be bringing you many extras exclusively to ou...2022-11-1811 minThe 10 Minute Jazz Lesson PodcastEpisode 335: The Music of Lester Young Part 2Welcome back for the second in our series of episodes on the legendary, Lester Young. This week we'll be taking a look at 4 more examples of Lester using simplicity to create beautiful lines over cadences. It's a great reminder that everything doesn't always have to be so complicated. Enjoy the episode and don't forget to grab the PDF!
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Head over to our Patreon page and when you donate $3 or more a month you get this PDF and every other. We will also be bringing you many extras exclusively to our patrons in...2022-11-1111 minThe 10 Minute Jazz Lesson PodcastEpisode 334: The Music of Lester Young Part 1This month we start a brand new series on one of the best musicians who ever graced the tenor saxophone and jazz, Lester Young. Lester's music will give us great insight into how to do a lot with a little. While his harmonic language wasn't as adventurous as someone like Charlie Parker, the way he speaks that language is second to none. Enjoy the episode!
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Head over to our Patreon page and when you donate $3 or more a month you get this PDF and every other. We will also be bringing yo...2022-11-0415 min
SMART MONEY. SIMPLIFIED.From Prison to a Path 2 Redemption with Lester Young (Ep.21)Once you enter the prison system, a stigma becomes a part of your life no matter where you go or what you try to do. Why aren’t prison systems trying to change that? In this episode, Brent Mekosh is joined by Lester Young, renowned author and Re-Entry Expert Coach. Lester shares his life in prison, … Read More Read More2022-11-0146 min
Afros, Locs & BizS3 Ep3: Path 2 Redemption with Lester YoungToday we're talking to Lester Young, founder of Path2Redemption. Path2Redemption offers assistance to those formerly incarcerated, at-risk youth, the homeless population, and anyone in need of resources and/or knowledge of receiving information providing outlets to assist with receiving resources. We also briefly talk about business and the books we're reading right now.
Lester Young Jr. is a native of Hilton Head Island, SC. At the age of 19, he was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole until 20 years had been served. Entering prison without the proper education was Lester's biggest struggle. W...2022-09-071h 21
The Love LaunchLester Young - Love, healing, and being seen.I learned so much with my conversation with Coach and Leader Lester Young. He talks about the power of accepting yourself and accepting others in your journey to love and healing. I'm walking away so inspired, motivated, and challenged.
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Lester Young is a speaker, author, coach and activist. He speaks and trains employees within The Human Resource Department on the benefits of hiring formerly incarcerated individuals. He is "the voice" for those that are not able to speak for themselves. A highly requested speaker, primarily within the prison environment, Lester's lived experience g...2022-08-2035 min
The Duke Lott ShowPath 2 Redemption! Value In The Message, Value Of The Man! My Evolution, My Story Feat. Lester YoungThis Episode will make you believe in the possibility of change! Do you believe a person can change and become better? We Do! This is such a touching, motivational, inspirational and yet controversial story that must be shared with the world! We talk crime, punishment, incarceration, the criminal Justice system, forgiveness, celebrities, life and more! Mr. Lester Young has put in the work to evolve in the Real World! We all have a Path 2 Redemption, What’s yours? Keep in mind! We all deserve a Second Chance and Lester Young is proof of that!
Lester Young, Jr is a native of...2022-08-0146 min
Richest Men in TownEpisode #106: Lester Young-“It's OK to Stand Alone in the Rain”It's Monday night and Mike and Tyler spend some time with Lester Young, the founder of Path to Redemption. Lester shares with the guys lessons learned through trials, faith, and resilience. If you have ever looked yourself in the mirror and wondered how you can change who you are, Lester gives a master class on the work it that is involved, the difficulty of that work and joy that comes when we persevere. With themes of redemption, forgiveness, hard work and new beginnings, you're going to want to put this episode on repeat and just keep on listening. Thanks to L...2022-05-241h 58
Viaje al mundo del JazzLester Young, el "presidente" de los saxofonistas.Bienvenidos amantes de la música.
Hoy visitamos a Lester "Pres" Young (1909-1959) apodado el "presidente" de los saxofonistas por su amiga, la cantante Billie Holliday, con quién hicieron una dupla memorable.
Era inconfundible con el sombrero "Pork Pie Hat" pero principalmente por su sonido único que desarrolló, con eso sentó las bases de los conceptos del solo en el Jazz moderno.
Falleció tempranamente a los 49 años, por complicaciones de salud conectadas con su alcoholismo.🎷
Banda del disco de hoy:
Lester Young, saxo tenor
Buddy Rich, batería
Nat "King" Cole, piano
Los temas son:
1. I Cover the Waterfront
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Path2RedemptionLessons on ways to thrive in difficult timesI am sharing some lessons in coping during difficult times.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lester-young/support2022-02-0955 min
Talking Time with Lukas and AliciaSeason 4 - Talking Time with Lester YoungLukas and Alicia talk time with show favourite and inspiration, Lester Young. As a survivor of incarceration, a renowned author and advocate for currently and previously incarcerated people, Lester is a trail blazer in this space. Lester steers his own path to redemption but speaks and acts to help others who fight to return to the community post incarceration. Lester is truly inspirational and is recognised around the world for his strength and raw honesty. The confronting nature of his story is next level and is one I challenge you to engage with.
Talking Time is a...2022-01-1732 min
The Rabbi and The Shrink#45: Lester Young - Life Sentence to Life's MissionHow do we escape from the prison of our mind?How do we acquire the mindset to transform failure into victory and success?What do we want our life and our legacy to be?These and other pressing questions are addressed when a Muslim ex-con, a Catholic shrink, and an Orthodox rabbi sit down together on The Rabbi and the Shrink. Don't miss this episode with Lester Young!https://www.linkedin.com/in/lester-young-b1b6a0106/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Y3oh7l_wqJSCPtitB9BFw2022-01-1343 min