: The primary session took place on March 4, 1959 , at Studio Barclay in Paris.
The album (1959), released under the Barclay label (catalog #84.069), captures the final studio recordings of the tenor saxophone legend. Recorded in Paris just days before his death, the album is widely regarded as a poignant and moving "farewell" from the "Prez" of jazz. Historical Significance BJ-Le_Dernier__Message_De-Lester_Young (1959)-#...
: The album features several jazz standards Young had perfected over his career: Lady Be Good Back Home Again In Indiana I Can't Get Started With You I Didn't Know What Time It Was Three Little Words Pennies From Heaven Tea For Two I Cover The Waterfront A.B. Blues (also listed as New D.B. Blues) There'll Never Be Another You Almost Like Being In Love Lullaby Of Birdland Collector's Notes LE DERNIER MESSAGE DE LESTER YOUNG - Barclay – 1959 : The primary session took place on March