Sidney Bechet: Bechet Of New Orleans

This New Orleans Jazz Pioneer of the clarinet and soprano saxophone explores his heritage in 16 rare, but outstanding performances.

Recording dates: (all recorded at RCA Victor’s E. 24th St. Studios, New York, unless noted)
A1: Sept, 14, 1939
A2: Sept. 13, 1932
A3: Nov. 28, 1938
A4, B6: Jan. 8, 1941
A5: Oct. 24, 1941
A6: Nov. 11, 1940
A7, B2: June 4, 1940
A8, B7 Sept. 13, 1941
B1: Sept. 15, 1932
B3: Sept. 6, 1940 in Chicago
B4, B5: April 28, 1941
B8: April 18, 1941