Lester Young: Laughin' to Keep from Cryin' (Verve Acoustic Sounds Series) - VINYL
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Title: Laughin' to Keep from Cryin' (Verve Acoustic Sounds Series)
Artist: Lester Young
Label: Verve
Product Type: VINYL LP
UPC: 199957085083
Genre: Jazz, Jazz Traditional
Release Date: 2026-07-31
Number of Discs: 1
Additional Details: 180 GRAM VINYL
Recorded and released in 1958, just over a year before his death, Laughin' to Keep from Cryin' captures saxophonist Lester Young in one of his final studio sessions. Though his tone had softened, Young's phrasing remains fluid and expressive, favoring subtlety over force. Produced by Norman Granz, the date brings together Roy Eldridge and Harry "Sweets" Edison on trumpet, whose contrasting styles (fiery drive and relaxed, bluesy restraint) create a compelling musical contrast. Backed by Hank Jones (piano), Herb Ellis (guitar), George Duvivier (bass), and Mickey Sheen (drums), the session blends small-group swing with a polished studio feel. Highlights include "They Can't Take That Away from Me" and "Salute to Benny," a tribute to Benny Goodman, who gave Young his first clarinet. Verve's Acoustic Sounds Series features transfers from analog tapes remastered on 180g vinyl.
Tracks:
1.1 Salute to Benny
1.2 They Can't Take That Away from Me
1.3 Romping
1.4 Gypsy in My Soul
1.5 Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone
Lester Young: Laughin' to Keep from Cryin' (Verve Acoustic Sounds Series) - VINYL
$11.69
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Artist: Lester Young
Label: Verve
Product Type: VINYL LP
UPC: 199957085083
Genre: Jazz, Jazz Traditional
Release Date: 2026-07-31
Number of Discs: 1
Additional Details: 180 GRAM VINYL
Recorded and released in 1958, just over a year before his death, Laughin' to Keep from Cryin' captures saxophonist Lester Young in one of his final studio sessions. Though his tone had softened, Young's phrasing remains fluid and expressive, favoring subtlety over force. Produced by Norman Granz, the date brings together Roy Eldridge and Harry "Sweets" Edison on trumpet, whose contrasting styles (fiery drive and relaxed, bluesy restraint) create a compelling musical contrast. Backed by Hank Jones (piano), Herb Ellis (guitar), George Duvivier (bass), and Mickey Sheen (drums), the session blends small-group swing with a polished studio feel. Highlights include "They Can't Take That Away from Me" and "Salute to Benny," a tribute to Benny Goodman, who gave Young his first clarinet. Verve's Acoustic Sounds Series features transfers from analog tapes remastered on 180g vinyl.
Tracks:
1.1 Salute to Benny
1.2 They Can't Take That Away from Me
1.3 Romping
1.4 Gypsy in My Soul
1.5 Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone
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