In Washington DC 1956 Volume 1 is a live album by Lester Young. It is the first of a series of five live recordings.
It was recorded at Olivia Davis’ Patio Lounge.
Playing on the album are:
Lester Young – Tenor Saxophone,
Bill Potts – Piano,
Norman Williams – Bass,
Jim Lucht – Drums.
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A Foggy Day – 5:24
When You’re Smiling – 5:59
I Can’t Get Started – 3:32
Fast B-Flat Blues – 5:50
D. B. Blues – 7:48
Tea For Two – 5:42
Jeepers Creepers – 6:12
While his later recordings have a relatively poor reputation (at least in comparison to the heights he hit in the late 1930s and early 1940s), this is very nice.
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