Lester Young and Hoagy Carmichael: Music that Stirs the Soul

Saxophonist Lester Young was called “Prez” by Billie Holiday because she felt his playing stood above all others, including his jazz classic “Lester Leaps In.” Considered a composer ahead of his time, Hoagy Carmichael wrote songs like “Skylark,” “Georgia on My Mind,” and “Stardust” that remain integral to the American songbook decades later. When Young played Carmichael’s songs—magic was made! Join Umar Raheem and Jeff Knoettner for a night of music that touches the soul and stirs fond memories.