Lester Young, Roy Eldridge & Harry Edison - Laughin' To Keep From Cryin' (Acoustic Sounds) Format:Black Vinyl LP Giant Steps

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Lester Young, Roy Eldridge & Harry Edison - Laughin' To Keep From Cryin' (Acoustic Sounds) Format:Black Vinyl LP Giant StepsRecorded and released in 1958, just over a year before his death, Laughin to Keep fromCryin 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 compelling