Customer Reviews

Fabulous Sidney Bechet

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Although this disk could be referred to as "dixieland" it strikes me as having a wide spectrum of different approaches that musical style. Although I like dixieland music, I generally get bored after 2 of 3 cuts because I find that the music played by any one group is often stylistically repetitious. I was really surprised by this disk because there were so many different approaches to the music. Each time a new cut would start I found myself paying close attention to what they were doing. It never became boring background music.

This recording is truly a milestone Traditional Jazz recording. No, this is a milestone Jazz recording ! I can't urge you enough to buy this recording !! This is really special. You will be in tears after hearing and think you might not have not made this purchase. DO IT !!!!!!!

Sidney's last 2 recordings for Blue Note being placed on 1 CD makes good sense for the collector. This is powerful and exuberant jazz and Jonah leaves his mute alone. He had to if he wanted to be heard. If you want to know what I mean, listen to him on Rose of the Rio Grande in both takes. It's also nice to hear Buddy Weed, a light fingered pianist, in the rhythm section. As mentioned in another review nice backgrounds and interesting routines add to the interest.

This album will just make you happy. I play it in the mornings and in the very annoying public transportation and it has really changed my mood.

Great introduction to (pardon me if I'm a bit off scope) hot jazz.

Got the CD in Hong Kong within a matter of few days after my order was confirmed. Great and speedy service of a wonderful purchase.