The Sidney Bechet Story [Box set, Import]

Sidney Bechet | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 26, 2001)
• Original Release Date: 2023
• Number of Discs: 4
• Format: Box set, Import
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Proper Box UK
• ASIN: B000059RI1
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #257,667 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Wild Cat Blues

2. Kansas City Man Blues

3. House Rent Blues [The Stomp]

4. Texas Moaner Blues

5. Mandy, Make up Your Mind

See all 24 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Jazz Me Blues

2. Blue Horizon

3. Muskrat Ramble

4. Jeepers Creepers

5. Jackass Blues

See all 21 tracks on this disc

Disc: 3

1. Old Man Blues

2. Wild Man Blues

3. Nobody Knows the Way I Feel This Morning

4. Blues in Thirds

5. Save It, Pretty Mama

See all 25 tracks on this disc

Disc: 4

1. Sweet Patootie

2. Trixie's Blues

3. Hold Tight [Want Some Seafood Mama]

4. Jungle Drums

5. Ja-Da

See all 21 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Four CD box-set for one of the greatest improvisers in the history of jazz, an ifluence to many musicians from Johnny Hodges to John Coltrane. 93 tracks spanning over 27 years, the first being recorded in 1923. The booklet tells the story of this remarkable musician and includes rare photos and a discography. Four standard jewel cases housed in a box. 2001 release.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars True jazz classics, November 26, 2002

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This review is from: The Sidney Bechet Story (Audio CD)

I'm kind of surprised that no one else has reviewed this great collection so far. Sidney Bechet was one of the great figures in the history of jazz, and many of the songs included in this compilation are genuine classics. The sound quality is also excellent considering the dates that they were recorded. When Bechet performs old standards (Summertime, Limehouse Blues, St. Louis Blues, etc.), his versions are often among the best ever recorded. Duke Ellington himself said that Bechet's version of "The Mooche" was the best he'd heard, including the one by his own band (which was a classic in its own right). I'm sure that anyone who enjoys early jazz would love this great 4-CD set.

10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An awesome artist, October 30, 2004

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J. Johansen "Jacob Jo" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Sidney Bechet Story (Audio CD)

A short while ago I found a 4-disc collection of Louis Armstrong's hot fives and sevens. Seeing the gems that were in this collection, I was surprised at the low price. Shortly thereafter I came upon this collection. It has been said that if any New Orleans soloist could ever match Louis Armstrong, it was Sidney Bechet. His work on Blue Horizon alone would have been enough for me to justify getting this collection, but it is filled with dozens of wonderful selections from the career of this musical genius.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a musician!, October 9, 2009

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Timur F. Oguz (Turkey) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Sidney Bechet Story (Audio CD)

I enjoyed every note of this compilation. What a talent! Also excellent remastering, great liner notes.