Review by Scott Yanow
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.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/pres-teddy-mw0000188852
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.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/pres-teddy-mw0000188852
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Crítica de Scott Yanow
Aunque se ha escrito con demasiada frecuencia que Lester Young decayó rápidamente a partir de mediados de los años 40, la verdad es que cuando estaba sano, Young tocó en su mejor momento durante los años 50, añadiendo una intensidad emocional a su sonido que no había estado presente durante los días más despreocupados de los años 30. Esta sesión clásica, la reunión con el pianista Teddy Wilson y el baterista Jo Jones (el bajista Gene Ramey completa el cuarteto) encuentra al gran tenor en una forma particularmente expresiva. Esta sesión clásica, una reunión con el pianista Teddy Wilson y el batería Jo Jones (el bajista Gene Ramey completa el cuarteto), muestra al gran tenor en una forma particularmente expresiva. Su interpretación de "Prisoner of Love" es bastante inquietante, la versión de "All of Me" también es memorable, y merece la pena escuchar todos los estándares de swing (a los que se une su original "Pres Returns"). Esta fecha (que se ha reeditado en CD) se grabó al día siguiente del otro clásico de Young de su última época, Jazz Giants '56.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/pres-teddy-mw0000188852
Aunque se ha escrito con demasiada frecuencia que Lester Young decayó rápidamente a partir de mediados de los años 40, la verdad es que cuando estaba sano, Young tocó en su mejor momento durante los años 50, añadiendo una intensidad emocional a su sonido que no había estado presente durante los días más despreocupados de los años 30. Esta sesión clásica, la reunión con el pianista Teddy Wilson y el baterista Jo Jones (el bajista Gene Ramey completa el cuarteto) encuentra al gran tenor en una forma particularmente expresiva. Esta sesión clásica, una reunión con el pianista Teddy Wilson y el batería Jo Jones (el bajista Gene Ramey completa el cuarteto), muestra al gran tenor en una forma particularmente expresiva. Su interpretación de "Prisoner of Love" es bastante inquietante, la versión de "All of Me" también es memorable, y merece la pena escuchar todos los estándares de swing (a los que se une su original "Pres Returns"). Esta fecha (que se ha reeditado en CD) se grabó al día siguiente del otro clásico de Young de su última época, Jazz Giants '56.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/pres-teddy-mw0000188852
Tracklist:
1 - All Of Me - 5:07
2 - Prisioner Of Love - 7:36
3 - Louise - 5:14
4 - Love Me Or Leave Me - 6:47
5 - Taking A Chance On Love - 5:07
6 - Our Love Is Here To Stay - 6:26
7 - Pres Returns - 6:17
Credits:
Bass – Gene Ramey
Design – Tom & Ellie Hughes
Drums – Jo Jones
Liner Notes – Bill Simon
Photography By [Cover Photo] – Herman Leonard
Piano – Teddy Wilson
Producer [Original Session] – Norman Granz
Reissue Producer [Prepared For Compact Disc] – Donald Elfman, Richard Seidel
Remastered By [Digitally Remastered] – Dennis Drake
Tenor Saxophone – Lester Young
Notes:
Recorded January 13, 1956 in New York.
Track 7 is a CD bonus track.
Label: Verve Records – 831 270-2
Original Released: 1957
Genre: Jazz
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