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Album Info
Release Date: 1976Label: Savoy Records
A1 to B11 - WOR Studios, New York, April 18, 1944C1 to C6 - WOR Studios, New York, May 1, 1944
C7 to D8 - New York, June 28, 1949
On spine and gatefold sleeve liner notes, artist is given as "Lester Willis Young", all other credits as "Lester Young". On spine only, title shown as "Pres./The Complete Savoy Recordings".
Tracks A1, A3-A7, B2, B7-B8 previously unissued. All other titles issued on Savoy 12068 and 12071.
Original 78rpm releases:
A2, A7: Earle Warren Orchestra - Circus In Rhythm / Tush
A8, B9: Johnny Guarnieri's All Star Orchestra - Salute To Fats / These Foolish Things Remind Me Of You
B1, B4, B11: Johnny Guarnieri's All Star Orchestra - Basie English / Exercise In Swing
C1, C5: Lester Young - Back Home Again In Indiana / Lester's Blues
C3, C6: Lester Young - I Don't Stand The Ghost Of A Chance / Lester's Savoy Jump
D1, D8: Lester Young - Crazy Over JZ / June Bug
D4, D7: Lester Young - Ding Dong / Blues 'N Bells