Pres and Teddy

Lester Young - Pres and Teddy

01/13/1956 | Polygram Records 

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All Music Guide Review

Although it has been written much too often that Lester Young declined rapidly from the mid-'40s on, the truth is that when he was healthy, Young played at his very best during the '50s, adding an emotional intensity to his sound that had not been present during the more carefree days of the '30s. This classic session, a reunion with pianist Teddy Wilson and drummer Jo Jones (bassist Gene Ramey completes the quartet), finds the great tenor in particularly expressive form. His rendition of "Prisoner of Love" is quite haunting, the version of "All of Me" is also memorable, and all of the swing standards (which are joined by his original "Pres Returns") are well worth hearing. This date (which has been reissued on CD) was recorded the day after Young's other classic from his late period, Jazz Giants '56. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Pres and Teddy Track Listing

  • Track#
  • Title
  • time
  • lyrics
  • 1
  • All of Me
  • 5:07
  • Sound Clip for All of Me from Pres and Teddy


  • 2
  • Prisoner of Love
  • 7:36
  • Sound Clip for Prisoner of Love from Pres and Teddy


  • 3
  • Louise
  • 5:14
  • Sound Clip for Louise from Pres and Teddy


  • 4
  • Love Me or Leave Me
  • 6:47
  • Sound Clip for Love Me or Leave Me from Pres and Teddy


  • 5
  • Taking a Chance on Love
  • 5:07
  • Sound Clip for Taking a Chance on Love from Pres and Teddy


  • 6
  • Love Is Here to Stay
  • 6:26
  • Sound Clip for Love Is Here to Stay from Pres and Teddy


  • 7
  • Pres Returns
  • 6:17

    • Credits of Pres and Teddy

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