This 1952 album captures Bechet in France, where he had relocated and found a receptive audience for his virtuosic, old-school jazz style. Though bebop was ascendant, Bechet's commanding performance here stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of his passionate, clarinet-led sound.
- The album was released in December 1952 on the Charly Records label.
- This release features Bechet on soprano saxophone and clarinet.
- Bechet spent much of the late 1940s and 1950s living and performing in France.
Sidney Bechet was a New Orleans-born soprano saxophonist and clarinetist who became one of the first major jazz improvisers. He was known for his wide vibrato and brilliant tone. In 1952, Bechet was living in France, a country where he had found considerable success.
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