Webster Young
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Born on December 3, 1932, in Columbia, South Carolina, Webster Young was a jazz trumpeter and cornetist. While he only released a small handful of albums as a leader, he is best known for his work with other iconic jazz artists including John Coltrane, Dexter Gordon, Jackie McLean, and many others. Growing up in Washington D.C. and eventually relocating to New York City, his most prolific recording period was in 1957 when he released his Billie Holiday tribute album, For Lady, and played on albums by Ray Draper, Jackie McLean, and the Prestige All Stars. While in New York City, he performed with Bud Powell, Lester Young, and many others. In 1961, he recorded a series of tracks which were released 20 years later on the three volume series Webster Young Plays the Miles Davis Songbook. Moving back to Washington, D.C. in the mid-1960s, he turned to teaching music at the University of the District of Columbia. Webster Young died on December 13, 2003, from brain cancer.
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- Good Morning Heartache by Webster Young
- Don't Explain by Webster Young
- Moanin' Low by Webster Young
- Interplay featuring Art Taylor
- The Lady by Webster Young
- God Bless the Child by Webster Young
- Light Blue featuring Art Taylor
- Strange Fruit by Webster Young
- Soul Eyes featuring Art Taylor
- Light Blue featuring Art Taylor
- Soul Eyes featuring Art Taylor
- God Bless the Child
- The Lady
- Good Morning Heartache
- Moanin' Low
- Interplay featuring Art Taylor
- Strange Fruit
- Anatomy featuring Art Taylor
- Don't Explain
