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Sidney Bechet - 1923-1936 (1991)

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Sidney Bechet - 1923-1936 (1991)

Sidney Bechet - 1923-1936 (1991)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 241 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 173 MB | Covers - 3 MB
Genre: Early Jazz, New Orleans Jazz, Dixieland | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Classics Records (CLASSICS 583)

The first in a series of Classics CDs focusing on the recordings of Sidney Bechet, this disc features the clarinetist/soprano-saxophonist on two early titles with blues singer Rosetta Crawford, his torrid 1932 session with The New Orleans Feetwarmers (which also features trumpeter Tommy Ladnier and is highlighted by "Shag" and "Maple Leaf Rag") and sides from Noble Sissle's somewhat commercial orchestra. Fortunately Sissle was wise enough to give Bechet plenty of solo space on some of his selections, most notably "Polka Dot Rag." Even with a few indifferent vocals, this CD is recommended to those not already owning this music.

Sidney Bechet - 1947-1949 (2000)

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Sidney Bechet - 1947-1949 (2000)

Sidney Bechet - 1947-1949 (2000)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 200 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 181 MB | Covers - 7 MB
Genre: Early Jazz, Dixieland, Swing | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Classics Records (CLASSICS1112)

The Classics label has treated the Sidney Bechet canon with trademark thoroughness, with superb chronological sets chronicling his entire career. For many fans, however, it's Bechet's immediate postwar output that ranks above all else, and 1947-1949 compiles what is arguably the greatest period in Bechet's recording career. Masterpieces abound, from the devastating "Royal Garden Blues" to the wonderful "Buddy Bolden Stomp." Classics has done a fine job at improving the sonic fidelity, and the liner notes are very informative. A truly wonderful disc that should appeal to longtime fans of Bechet and neophytes alike.

VA - Live Jazz - Collection (2023)

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VA - Live Jazz - Collection (2023)

VA - Live Jazz - Collection (2023)
WEB FLAC (tracks) - 1.3 GB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 998 MB
6:57:13 | Jazz, Vocal | Label: BnF Collection

Live Jazz - Collection, a Various Artists Compilation. Released 4 April 2023 on BnF Collection.

Sidney Bechet - 1938-1940 (1991)

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Sidney Bechet - 1938-1940 (1991)

Sidney Bechet - 1938-1940 (1991)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 310 MB | Covers - 5 MB
Genre: Early Jazz, Dixieland, New Orleans Jazz | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Classics Records (CLASSICS 608)

This entry in Classics' chronological reissue of the master takes of Bechet's early recordings finds the soprano great playing with trumpeter Tommy Ladnier and Mezz Mezzrow on the famous "Really the Blues" session, performing a hit version of "Summertime," overshadowing the other members of the all-star Port of Harlem Seven and recording "Indian Summer" and a hot version of "One O'Clock Jump" in a 1940 session for Victor. However, half of this CD is taken up by an odd and surprisingly restrained marathon date with pianist Willie The Lion Smith in which they perform Haitian folk songs.

Sidney Bechet - 1940 (1991) (Re-up)

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Sidney Bechet - 1940 (1991) (Re-up)

Sidney Bechet - 1940 (1991)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 241 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 170 MB | Covers (3 MB) included
Genre: Early Jazz, Dixieland | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Classics Records (CLASSICS 619)

Classics' chronological reissue of Bechet's recordings (at least the regular takes) continues with a pair of songs made with blues singer Josh White, eight very enjoyable performances cut with a quartet consisting of cornetist Muggsy Spanier, guitarist Carmen Mastren and bassist Wellman Braud, and a pair of Bechet's Victor sessions. This is one of the strongest entries in this valuable series.

Sidney Bechet - Four Classic Albums (1950-1951) [Reissue 2016]

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Sidney Bechet - Four Classic Albums (1950-1951) [Reissue 2016]

Sidney Bechet - Four Classic Albums (1950-1951) [Reissue 2016]
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 521 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 336 MB | Covers - 11 MB
Genre: New Orleans Jazz, Dixieland | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Avid Jazz (EMSC 1189)

Avid Jazz continues with its Four Classic album series with a re-mastered 2CD release by Sidney Bechet, complete with original artwork and liner notes. “Favourites”; “Sidney Bechet with Claude Luter Et Son Orchestre - Vol 1”; “Sidney Bechet with Claude Lute Et Son Orchestre - Vol 2“ and “Souvenirs”.
As jazz legends go, they don’t come much bigger than the master clarinettist and soprano saxophonist, Sidney Bechet. Bechet’s story is, of course, well known to all jazz fans, born in New Orleans, recording with Clarence Williams in 1923, even before the great Louis Armstrong, playing with all the greats of the 1930’s and 40’s including Freddie Keppard, Bunk Johnson and King Oliver…

Sidney Bechet - Five Classic Albums Plus (1952-1955) [Reissue 2017]

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Sidney Bechet - Five Classic Albums Plus (1952-1955) [Reissue 2017]

Sidney Bechet - Five Classic Albums Plus (1952-1955) [Reissue 2017]
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 556 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 370 MB | Covers - 28 MB
Genre: New Orleans Jazz, Dixieland | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Avid Jazz (EMSC 1278)

As jazz legends go, they don’t come much bigger than the master clarinettist and soprano saxophonist, Sidney Bechet. Bechet’s story is, of course, well known to all jazz fans, born in New Orleans, recording with Clarence Williams in 1923, even before the great Louis Armstrong, playing with all the greats including Freddie Keppard, Bunk Johnson and King Oliver. Arrested in the UK for assault, returned to the States, left again for a world tour which included Russia before settling in France (where he also served 11 months for assault). And all the while making outstanding music and largely on his own, often very forceful terms. By the time the LP’s and EP’s on this second AVID set were recorded, Bechet had become something of an icon in France, his fame having spread far beyond the coterie of jazz lovers who were his core fans…

Sidney Bechet - Sidney Bechet Et Claude Luter [Recorded 1948-1949] (2000)

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Sidney Bechet - Sidney Bechet Et Claude Luter [Recorded 1948-1949] (2000)

Sidney Bechet - Sidney Bechet Et Claude Luter [Recorded 1948-1949] (2000)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 269 MB | Covers - 48 MB
Genre: Jazz | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Universal Music (159 821-2)

This CD compilation includes two separate sessions by the legendary soprano saxophonist Sidney Bechet and a third date by clarinetist Claude Luter. Bechet's hearty vibrato dominates the four octet tracks, though his French band provides more than adequate support for him. Trumpeter Gerard Bayol and trombonist Benny Vasseur get in their licks in the laid back "On the Sunny Side of the Street." The quartet session is more interesting, just for the opportunity to hear drummer Kenny Clarke and bassist Pierre Michelot outside their normal bop recordings; the pianist is Eddie Bernard (who was also present on the octet recordings)…

Sidney Bechet - Petite Fleur (Quadromania) [Recorded 1944-1952] [4CD Box Set] (2005)

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Sidney Bechet - Petite Fleur (Quadromania) [Recorded 1944-1952] [4CD Box Set] (2005)

Sidney Bechet - Petite Fleur (Quadromania) [Recorded 1944-1952] [4CD Box Set] (2005)
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 1,23 GB | Covers - 19 MB
Genre: New Orleans Jazz, Dixieland | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Membran Music (222408-444)

Sidney Bechet was the first important jazz soloist on records in history (beating Louis Armstrong by a few months). A brilliant soprano saxophonist and clarinetist with a wide vibrato that listeners either loved or hated, Bechet's style did not evolve much through the years but he never lost his enthusiasm or creativity. A master at both individual and collective improvisation within the genre of New Orleans jazz, Bechet was such a dominant player that trumpeters found it very difficult to play with him. Bechet wanted to play lead and it was up to the other horns to stay out of his way.
Sidney Bechet studied clarinet in New Orleans with Lorenzo Tio, Big Eye Louis Nelson, and George Baquet and he developed so quickly that as a child he was playing with some of the top bands in the city…