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In A Mellow Tone
Wednesday September 21st, 2016 with Jean-Michel Labatut
Lester Young in Washington D.C. 1956

One of the delights of the last phase of Lester Young's career is the cache of recordings made during his 1956 engagement at Olivia's Patio Lounge in Washington, D.C. There are 5 cds from which we will listen to two hours of music.
A Foggy Day
Lester Young - Lester Young in Wahington D.C. 1956 Vol 1 - Pablo
When You're Smiling
Lester Young - Lester Young in Wahington D.C. 1956 Vol 1 - Pablo
Fast B-Flat Blues
Lester Young - Lester Young in Wahington D.C. 1956 Vol 1 - Pablo
Lester Leaps In
Lester Young - Lester Young in Wahington D.C. 1956 Vol 2 - Pablo
These Foolish Things (Remind Me of You)
Lester Young - Lester Young in Wahington D.C. 1956 Vol 2 - Pablo
I'm Confessing (That I Love You)
Lester Young - Lester Young in Wahington D.C. 1956 Vol 2 - Pablo
Three Little Words
Lester Young - Lester Young in Wahington D.C. 1956 Vol 2 - Pablo
Lullabye Of Birdland
Lester Young - Lester Young in Wahington D.C. 1956 Vol 2 - Pablo
Sometimes I am Happy
Lester Young - Lester Young in Wahington D.C. 1956 Vol 3 - Pablo
Up'n Adam
Lester Young - Lester Young in Wahington D.C. 1956 Vol 3 - Pablo
There Will Never Be Another You
Lester Young - Lester Young in Wahington D.C. 1956 Vol 3 - Pablo
G's If You Please
Lester Young - Lester Young in Wahington D.C. 1956 Vol 3 - Pablo
Talk Of The Town
Lester Young - Lester Young in Wahington D.C. 1956 Vol 4 - Pablo
I Cover The Waterfront
Lester Young - Lester Young in Wahington D.C. 1956 Vol 4 - Pablo
Pennies From Heaven
Lester Young - Lester Young in Wahington D.C. 1956 Vol 4 - Pablo
D.B. Blues
Lester Young - Lester Young in Wahington D.C. 1956 Vol 4 - Pablo
Oh Lady, Be Good
Lester Young - Lester Young in Wahington D.C. 1956 Vol 5 - Pablo
Lulluby Of Birdland
Lester Young - Lester Young in Wahington D.C. 1956 Vol 5 - Pablo
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