The Great Bechet

The wonderful Sidney Bechet, the greatest ever soprano saxophonist and one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time. Playing here with the Claude Bolling Orchestra in France, with Bolling on the piano. Look at the adoring faces of the other band members as they listen to the genius of Bechet.

“Sidney Bechet to me was the very epitome of jazz. Everything he played in his whole life was completely original. I honestly think he was the most unique ever to be in this music”.
Duke Ellington