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Louis Armstrong, Tommy Ladnier. Sidney Joseph Bechet ( / bɛˈʃeɪ / beh-SHAY; May 14, 1897 – May 14, 1959) was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, and composer. He was one of the first important soloists in jazz, and first recorded several months before trumpeter Louis Armstrong. [1]
Sidney Bechet was a jazz musician known as a master of the soprano saxophone. Bechet began as a clarinetist at the age of six and by 1914 was a veteran who had worked in several semilegendary local bands, including those of Jack Carey and Buddy Petit.
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Jul 29, 2023 · Learn about the life and music of Sidney Bechet, one of the first jazz soloists to be recorded and a trailblazer of the soprano saxophone. Discover his 10 best recordings, from his early clarinet days to his later French years, and his rivalry with Louis Armstrong.
Jul 1, 2017 · Sidney Bechet was a unique figure in jazz history. A masterful soprano-saxophonist and clarinetist, he recorded the first significant jazz solos (other than pianists).