“Well, the way I play, I try not to be a 'repeater pencil', ya dig? Originality's the thing. You can have tone and technique and a lot of other things but without originality you ain't really nowhere. Gotta be original.”
Quote by Lester Young
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Lester Young
Lester Young, an American jazz saxophonist, is widely regarded as one of the greatest saxophonists of the 20th century. His musical style was unique, known for his improvisational skills and emotive tone. Young had a profound impact on the jazz world, particularly through his collaboration with Duke Ellington. more
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