Lester Leaps In: Live At Birdland 1951-1952 (RSD BF25) ACONC 369 and reminiscences by Evans’ band

and reminiscences by Evans’ band mates Chuck Israels

who was originally uncredited for legal reasons

Now partners in life and music

Smith's depictions of night-time have an enigmatic quality

Ra first performed with the idiosyncratic fractal light projector in the late ‘70s and

Lester Leaps In: Live At Birdland 1951-1952 (RSD BF25) ACONC 369 and reminiscences by Evans’ bandThe never before released set captures one of the most influential tenor saxophonists of all time, live at NYCs iconic jazz venue Birdland. It features eight tracks recorded on four different dates in 1951 and 52 for ABC Radios infamous Jumpin with Symphony Sid. Host Sid Torin introduces several of the tracks, one of which, Neenah, includes a shoutout to audience member Billie Holiday who originated the bebop legend's nickname Prez (for President of