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Lester Young (Prez, Pres) was born on 27 August, 1909 in Woodville, MS, is an American saxophonist. Discover Lester Young's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of Lester Young networth?

Popular As Lester Willis Young
Occupation soundtrack,actor
Age 50 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 27 August 1909
Birthday 27 August
Birthplace Woodville, Mississippi, U.S.
Date of death March 15, 1959
Died Place New York City, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Lester Young Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Lester Young's Wife?

His wife is Mary Berkely (1947 - ?) ( 2 children), Beatrice Tallvier (23 February 1930 - ?), Mary Dale (? - ?)
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Wife Mary Berkely (1947 - ?) ( 2 children), Beatrice Tallvier (23 February 1930 - ?), Mary Dale (? - ?)
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Lester Young Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Lester Young worth at the age of 50 years old? Lester Young’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated Lester Young's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2022 Pending
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Source of Income Soundtrack

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1980

Inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame. [1980]

1950

He signed a contract with Verve Records in the 1950s.

1947

Has two children: Lester, Jr (b. 1947), and Yvette (b. 1957).

1944

In 1944 he went into the army and this point in his life was dramatic; racial problems were rife and endemic in the army at that time, and Young wound up getting arrested. After this, he started to drink and his appearances in the stand wasn't as good as the times with Basie and Holiday.

1940

He quit the Basie band in 1940 and started his freelance career.

Nevertheless, he made fine recordings in the late 1940s on Alladin Records--for example, the famous "D. B Blues" and "Jumpin' with Symphony Sid".

1936

He played in the Count Basie orchestra and recorded with Basie his first recordings in 1936. He was a close friend of singer Billie Holiday and recorded many songs with her and Teddy Wilson for Columbia Records.

1930

Lester Young was one of the most important saxophone players in jazz. He got a fine and soft tone with his horn, and it became very famous in the late 1930s.

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