Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives". Volume One, 1981-1985, pages 48-50. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1998.
He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6508 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
He was inducted into the 2010 New Jersey Hall of Fame for his services and contributions to Arts and Entertainment.
He was nominated for the 2008 New Jersey Hall of Fame for his services and contributions to Arts and Entertainment.
Inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1981.
Jazz pianist and orchestra leader.
Pictured on one of a set of four 29¢ US commemorative postage stamps in the Legends of American Music series, issued 11 September 1996, celebrating big band leaders. Other singers honored in this issue are Tommy Dorsey and Jimmy Dorsey; Glenn Miller; and Benny Goodman.
The Count Basie Orchestra included Lester Young.