Posted by: lesterlives | March 15, 2010

Remembering Lester today

Lester Willis Young died on March 15, 1959; 51 years ago today.

I recently met with Lester’s friend and colleague, pianist Junior Mance, who was exceedingly generous in sharing many of his remembrances of Pres. Visit Junior’s website to find out more about this remarkable musician and teacher.

In this brief excerpt, Junior recalls Lester’s funeral…


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