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Lester Young Laughin' To Keep From Cryin' Acoustic Sounds Vinyl 443855
    Artists: 
    Lester Young,  
    Roy Eldridge,  
    Harry Edison

    Laughin' To Keep From Cryin'

    Acoustic Sounds Vinyl
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    Release date: July 31, 2026

    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 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—with both tracks featuring rare late-career clarinet solos by Young. The album documents one of Young's final studio sessions, a closing chapter for "The Pres."

     

    VERVE ACOUSTIC SOUNDS SERIES: mastered fully analogue from the original tapes by Ryan K. Smith at Sterling Sound, QPR pressing (180 g), firm tip-on gatefold (Stoughton Printing), padded inner sleeve.

     

    Tracklisting:

    Laughin' To Keep From Cryin' (1958)

    A1. Salute To Benny

    A2. They Can't Take That Away From Me

    B1. Romping

    B2. Gypsy In My Soul

    B3. Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone

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    Format Album
    Release Date 2026
    Speed 33 RPM
    Size 12"