They called him “Prez” for a reason—when Young entered a session, he made the occasion as grand as a state dinner. The Jazz at the Philharmonic recordings were the pinnacle of a new high-art form, and Young was there to enliven familiar tunes like “Tea for Two” and “Bugle Call Rag.” His solos were elegant and suave, even when unleashing vibrant trills and tenor sounds that imitated human shouts and cries.