{"product_id":"lester-young-7","title":"Lester Young","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHIS IS A PRE-ORDER!! RELEASE DATE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 07\/31\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e LP\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Verve\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease type:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180 Gram \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eVinyl LP Pressing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"aec-product-description\" class=\"col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aec-desc-review collapse\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecorded and released in 1958, just over a year before his death, Laughin' to Keep from Cryin' captures saxophonist Lester Young in one of his final studio sessions. Though his tone had softened, Young's phrasing remains fluid and expressive, favoring subtlety over force. Produced by Norman Granz, the date brings together Roy Eldridge and Harry \"Sweets\" Edison on trumpet, whose contrasting styles (fiery drive and relaxed, bluesy restraint) create a compelling musical contrast. Backed by Hank Jones (piano), Herb Ellis (guitar), George Duvivier (bass), and Mickey 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. Verve's Acoustic Sounds Series features transfers from analog tapes remastered on 180g vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalute to Benny\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey Can't Take That Away from Me\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRomping\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGypsy in My Soul\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Laughin' to Keep from Cryin' (Verve Acoustic Sounds Series) (180 Gram)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44029636444249,"sku":null,"price":38.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1566\/5093\/files\/4512597-3603245.jpg?v=1785115547","url":"https:\/\/www.yellowdogdiscs.com\/products\/lester-young-7","provider":"Yellow Dog Discs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}