Lester Young is known for his innovative characteristics as a soloist. All but one of the characteristics on the following list apply to Lester Young. Which one of the following is NOT a characteristic of Young's solo style?

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Giada Molina

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23 February, 05:17

Lester Young is known for his innovative characteristics as a soloist. All but one of the characteristics on the following list apply to Lester Young. Which one of the following is NOT a characteristic of Young's solo style?

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Hailie Bright · Answer 1

Answer: the options are not complete but the right answer is

Young tones was heavier than Hawkins with more vibrato.

Explanation:

Lester young was an American Jazz saxophonist and was born in the year August 27, 1909.

He was a member of Count Basie's orchestra and sometimes a clarinetist. He was nicknamed by Billie as Prez. He was known as president of Jazz and he led a revolution on tenor saxophone which influenced many generations to follow his footsteps.

He was the most outstanding soloist in the Basie's band and he was distinguished for liner style of playing which convey more progressive harmonic implications in his choice of notes. His notes were more linear than Hawkins.

He began to phrase his tones along the customary 4 bar and 8 bar boundaries lending his sound a more relaxed fluidity.

He floated is tones as though defying gravity. He was know for his outstanding performance and died March 15, 1959.

Ramiro Marquez · Answer 2

Answer:Young was one of the most influential players on his instrument