Digitally remastered collection from the Jazz great that compiles some of Sidney Bechet's best works, including numerous collaborations with other Jazz stars like Earl Hines, Willie the Lion Smith, Rex Stewart and Charlie Shavers Also includes the two original One Man Band titles, and a poignant live version of his classic composition 'Petite Fleur', recorded at the celebrated Salle Pleyel in Paris, his adoptive home. Phoenix.
S**E
pristine sound of Bechet classic recordings
Of these 26 selections, 2 are from 32', 2 from 38', 1 from 39', 7 from 40', 13 from 41' and 1 from 52'. Many are from Bechet's various editions of the New Orleans Feetwarmers, others from Bechet's One Man Band, Tommy Ladnier's orchestra, Dr. Henry Levine's Barefoot Dixieland Philharmonic, Jelly Roll Morton's New Orleans Jazzmen, and the live cut from 52' with Claude Luter and his orchestra. This is my first Bechet purchase but the selections would seem well chosen from the classic New Orleans hot pantheon and other chestnuts from the period. The sound is miles above most recordings I've heard from this period sans the live track. The sound on that one is somewhat lacking compared to the rest but the performance seems real inspired so I'm not surprised they included it and it's a mellower type closer after what seemed like an onslaught of hot jazz. I took a bit of a chance on this but it sounds great to these ears. I have some other Definitive Records releases, they're the real deal when it comes to reissuing the old stuff. Their Benny Goodman and Louis Armstrong stuff is A+, too.
W**Z
Add this to your "date night" playlistt!!!
A classic must-have with a nice range of tempos. The CD has a lengthy playing time, as well, making it a terrific "bang-for-your-buck" value.
P**M
Five Stars
Very cool! Heard about Bechet from watching Grantchester on PBS, how cool is that?
S**N
Great "Old Style" Jazz
Great music from a legendary musician. I first heard one of the songs on PBS and had to get the album.
A**S
... his music on a program on BBC and really liked it. So glad I got it
Heard his music on a program on BBC and really liked it. So glad I got it.
Y**I
perfectly
perfectly
S**T
Because he was a great talented musician himself
This CD was a gift for my sig oth. He loves jazz and Sidney Bechet was an early jazz master. He played with many of the early greats. Why? Because he was a great talented musician himself! Love the music.
S**.
Terrific CD
Top quality performance and great music. This album is a jazz lover's delight!
N**N
excellent
love It
C**E
petite fleur de sydney bechet jazz
j'écoutais ce disque j'avais 14 ans mon frère jouait de la trompette, la maison était remplie de cette musique tonifiante ou douce suivant les morceaux, oui, le cd est arrivé impeccable et dans les temps !
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