Who was the New Orleans jazz pioneer who did most to make this music a unique art form? When this question is asked, the name of Louis Armstrong invariably comes to mind, and rightly so. But there is another jazz musician whose name deserves to be coupled with Armstrong as the greatest of the New Orleans Jazz players. His name is Sidney Bechet.
Tracklist 1. Les Oignons (2:37)
Recorded Paris 14 October 1949 2. Mon Homme (2:59)
Recorded Paris 20 October 1949 3. Petite Fleur (3:12)
Recorded Paris 21 January 1952 4. Maryland (3:44)
Recorded Paris 31 January 1952 (Live at The Salle Pleyel) 5. Royal Garden Blues (3:20)
Recorded Paris 31 January 1952 (Live at The Salle Pleyel) 6. Le Marchand de Poisson (2:53)
Recorded Paris 12 March 1952 (Live at The Salle Pleyel) 7. Dans les Rues D'Antibes (4:28 )
Recorded Paris 12 March 1952 (Live at The Salle Pleyel) 8. As-Tu le Cafard? (5:19)
Recorded La Chaux de Fonde Switzerland 30 May 1952 (Live Concert) 9. Si Tu Vois Ma Mere (3:10)
Recorded La Chaux de Fonde Switzerland 31 May 1952 (Live Concert) 10. Rocking Chair (2:42)
Recorded Paris 7 October 1952 11. Summertime (3:06)
Recorded Saarbruken November 1952 (Live Concert) 12. Saint Louis Blues (4:24)
Recorded Paris 16 May 1956 13. Souvenirs de la Nouvelle Orleans (5:40)
Recorded Paris 4 July 1958 14. When the Saints Go Marching In (4:32)
Recorded La Chaux de Fonde Switzerland 30 May 1952 (Live Concert)