Laughin To Keep From Cryin (Acoustic Sounds Series) LP
Recorded and released in 1958, just over a year before his death,Laughin’ to Keep from Cryin’captures saxophonistLester Youngin one of his final studio sessions. Though his tone had softened, Young’s phrasing remains fluid and expressive, favoring subtlety over force. Produced byNorman Granz, the date brings togetherRoy EldridgeandHarry “Sweets” Edisonon trumpet, whose contrasting styles—fiery drive and relaxed, bluesy restraint—create a compelling musical contrast. Backed byHank Jones(piano),Herb Ellis(guitar),George Duvivier(bass), andMickey Sheen(drums), the session blends small-group swing with a polished studio feel. Highlights include “They Can’t Take That Away from Me” and “Salute to Benny”—a tribute to Benny Goodman, who gave Young his first clarinet—with both tracks featuring rare late-career clarinet solos by Young. The album documents one of Young’s final studio sessions, a closing chapter for “The Pres.”
Verve’s Acoustic Sounds Series features transfers from analog tapes and remastered 180-gram vinyl in deluxe gatefold packaging.
Tracklist:
LP1 A1 Salute To Benny A2 They Can't Take That Away From Me B1 Romping B2 Gypsy In My Soul B3 Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone
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Verve’s Acoustic Sounds Series features transfers from analog tapes and remastered 180-gram vinyl in deluxe gatefold packaging.
Tracklist:
LP1A1 Salute To BennyA2 They Can't Take That Away From MeB1 RompingB2 Gypsy In My SoulB3 Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm GoneLester Young, Roy Eldridge & Harry Edison#.free-ship50CGenre Parent: Jazz & BluesliveLPmb-invisiblemusic-productRelease From Q1 2026street_date: 20260626subgenre: Classic JazzSUMMER25TSOV-00333Verve Acoustic Sounds SeriesvinylWH_CYCLE_COUNTadd-to-cart44393250979933Default Title38.98https:https://thesoundofvinyl.us/products/lester-young-roy-eldridge-harry-edison-laughin-to-keep-from-cryin-acoustic-sounds-series-lp?variant=44393250979933InStockDefault Title
