Lester Young, Roy Eldridge, Herry Edison: Laughin' to Keep From Cryin' (Verve Acoustic Sounds Series) 1LP ETJS-135 Song Of Will

Song Of Will

Emma-Jean Thackray

East Broadway Run Down sees Rollins venturing into moody and free-ish territory in the company of Jimmy Garrison on bass and Elvin Jones on drums

Reggie Workman on bass

a closing chapter for “The Pres

Lester Young, Roy Eldridge, Herry Edison: Laughin' to Keep From Cryin' (Verve Acoustic Sounds Series) 1LP ETJS-135 Song Of WillVerve, 1958 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, Youngs 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 stylesfiery drive and relaxed, bluesy restraintcreate a