Lester Young & Teddy Wilson Quartet - Pres & Teddy [CD]
Cat. no: EJC55778
Format: CD
Barcode: 8436559469692
Release Date: 13 Jan 2023
Genre: Jazz
This edition presents the complete original 1956 album 'Pres & Teddy' (Verve MG V-8205), reuniting Lester with his old musical companions Teddy Wilson, Gene Ramey and Jo Jones
Produced by Norman Granz, this was one of the last albums by Lester in his "swinging" prime. Includes 12 bonus tracks from two other quartet sessions by Lester. Recorded in 1951, they also feature Ramey and Jones, with John Lewis replacing Wilson on piano.
The 12-page booklet features rare photos, memorabilia and updates, as well as the original liner notes.
Tracks: All Of Me / Prisoner Of Love / Louise / Love Me Or Leave Me / Taking A Chance On Love / Love Is Here To Stay / Pres Returns / Thou Swell / September In The Rain / Undercover Girl Blues / Frenesi / Pete's Cafe / Little Pee Blues / A Foggy Day / In A Little Spanish Town / Let's Fall In Love / Down 'n' Adam / Lester Swings / Slow Motion Blues
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