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Charlie guides us through the musical life of Lester Young, a tenor saxophonist who started out as one of Count Basie's star players. A fashion icon, he was the epitome of cool during his time and also had a cat named Macaroni.
Shellac Attack is a light-hearted, jazz podcast for the vinyl rabid and jazz-curious. Every month we discuss an artist or movement accompanied by a playlist for you to follow along with at home. Hosts are Lily Mac and Charles Iselin.
Follow along with us!
YT Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgUSr4GyjVs2yl9S5RAWgzHBr8QnjTb4v
Songs Featured
Track #1 "Oh Lady Be Good" by Jones-Smith, Incorporated 1936
Track #2 "Taxi War Dance" by Count Basie and His Orchestra 1939
Track #3 "He's Funny That Way" by Billie Holiday & Her Orchestra1937
Track #4 "Way Down Yonder In New Orleans" by The Kansas City Six 1939
Track #5 "Beautiful Eyes" by Una Mae Carlisle with Orchestra 1939
Track #6 "Sometimes I'm Happy (Version 2)" by Lester Young Quartet 1943
Track #7 "D.B. Blues" by Lester Young and His Band1945
Track #8 "Tea For Two" by Lester Young Trio 1952
We have a premium version where we include clips of the songs we mention. You can find it on the Jam Eater Record’s Patreon page under the 1 dollar a month pledge tier.
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/jameaterrecords
Interviews/Research/Learn more
Comprehensive lists of Lester Young's recordings and solos
http://www.jazzarcheology.com/?s=Lester+young+
Porkpie Hat/ Macaroni Article
https://www.reddit.com/r/Jazz/comments/7xp02e/lester_young_how_to_make_a_pork_pie_hat_newspaper/
A Podcast from Jam Eater Records. Follow us @jameaterrecords on twitter/facebook/insta/tiktok for updates and to check out our other shows/programs.
Our theme music is composed by Steve Arnold and performed by ¡FIASCO!
Our additional intermission music is RDS by ambient artist Max High
Thank you so much for listening <3
