Sidney Bechet : melodic spirit of the New Orleans tradition / produced by Mary Drayton.

Series which showcases innovative classic repertoire from the formative period in jazz history, 1890-1940. This program explores the great jazz soloist Bechet, who performed daring innovations and demonstrated his viruosity on the clarinet and saxophone. He influenced the development of traditional New Orleans jazz. Features the Charlie Young Quintet.|SIDNEY BECHET : MELODIC SPIRIT OF THE…