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When did Lester Young join the Count Basie Orchestra?
In 1933 Lester Young settled in Kansas City, where after playing briefly in several bands, he rose to prominence with Count Basie.
How did Lester Young meet Count Basie?
What was it like for Lester Young with the Count Basie Orchestra?
Lester Young's playing in the Basie band was characterized by a relaxed style which contrasted sharply with the more forceful approach of Coleman Hawkins.

Question: Did he become successful?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Lester Young become successful?