And her musicians often included the best that ever were, like Johnny Hodges and Lester Young.

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There are hints in his sound of John Coltrane's intensity and Lester Young's smoky lyricism, but Mr. Lloyd is a thoroughly original voice.

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His trademark sound and laid-back swing--he said he wanted to sound like a dry martini--hinted at the influence of tenor saxophone master Lester Young , a tendency shared by many white saxophonists of the time.

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So was Jazz at the Philharmonic, the now-legendary series of concert tours in which Granz brought together such illustrious artists as Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Stan Getz, Coleman Hawkins, Charlie Parker, Oscar Peterson, Buddy Rich and Lester Young.

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From a unionist background, the young Lester became interested in the ideals of nationalism.

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Although libraries and other resources are available, sending books directly into homes creates a "print-rich" environment at a young age, Ms. Lester said.

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