New Orleans, Louisiana, United States (1897 – 1959)
Sidney Bechet (May 14, 1897 – May 14, 1959) was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, and composer. He was one of the first important soloists in jazz (beating cornetist and trumpeter Louis Armstrong to the recording studio by several months and later playing duets with Armstrong), and was perhaps the first notable jazz saxophonist. Forceful delivery, well-constructed improvisations, and a distinctive, wide vibrato characterized Bechet's playing. Bechet's erratic temperament hampered his career, however, and not until the late 1940s did he… read more
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| 3 | Play on youtube | Petite Fleur |
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| 4 | Play on youtube | Blues My Naughty Sweetie Gives to Me |
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| 5 | Play on youtube | Joshua Fit De Battle Of Jericho |
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| 7 | Play on youtube | Si tu vois ma mère |
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| 10 | Play on youtube | Indian Summer |
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