LESTER YOUNG - Lester Leaps In: Live At Birdland 1951-1952 THE ORCHESTRA (FOR NOW) despite Abelardo claiming that he

despite Abelardo claiming that he wasn't listening to radio

Mingus introduces the songs as if he were speaking to the audience

and David Johansen's vocals suggest the product of an emotional melting pot who just wants to find some lovin' before Manhattan is gone—preferably from a woman who would prefer him over a fix

Bread and Honey

2LP - Limited Dinked Edition #287:

LESTER YOUNG - Lester Leaps In: Live At Birdland 1951-1952 THE ORCHESTRA (FOR NOW) despite Abelardo claiming that heThis product is an RSD Black Friday 2025 title, which is available to buy in store from 8am on Friday 28 11 2025, and online from 8am on Saturday 29 11 2025. It features eight tracks recorded on four different dates in 1951 and '52 for ABC Radio's 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