Lester Young / Eldridge,Roy / Edison,Harry - Laughin' To Keep From Cryin' [180 Gram] Island Chromophoria (With Sculpture)

Chromophoria (With Sculpture)

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Lester Young / Eldridge,Roy / Edison,Harry - Laughin' To Keep From Cryin' [180 Gram] Island Chromophoria (With Sculpture)Recorded 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