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My Friend Lester archiveBillie Holiday and saxophonist Lester Young recorded such achingly beautiful music together it was impossible for many to believe that they were not lovers...or were they? This magical and moving play explores their enigmatic relationship through some of their own words and the stunning songs they chose to record together. We follow their journey through jazz from the moment they first met until their untimely deaths. Friends? Soul-mates? Lovers? The answer is in their music.

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Author: Maria McAteer

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Archive listings for My Friend Lester (2014)

Work type: Play.

The Untold Story Of The Romance Between Billie Holiday And Lester Young - T1079687091

Producer Brighton Beam Productions. Director Karen Spicer. Music Bjorn Dahlberg (musical arrangement). Performer Maria McAteer (Billie Holiday). Performer Bjorn Dahlberg (Lester Young).
3 May 14 to 1 Jun 14The Iron Duke, Hove :: V1117604026
listing details L1878083514

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