Revered in France during the last decade of his life, Sidney Bechet was one of the seminal forces in the roots of New Orleans jazz and the first musician to give the soprano sax a voice in jazz. This release presents the complete LP 'Sidney Bechet plays Sidney Bechet', which consisted of brilliant performances of his own compositions, including the immortal 'Petite fleur'.
Track Listing:
1. Petite Fleur - Sidney Bechet (3.2)
2. Marchand De Poissons - Sidney Bechet (2.46)
3. Tempéramental - Sidney Bechet (3.18)
4. Promenade Aux Champs-Elysées - Sidney Bechet (3.16)
5. A Moi D'payer - Sidney Bechet (3.32)
6. Les Oignons - Sidney Bechet (3.07)
7. En Attendant Le Jour (Bonus Track) - Sidney Bechet (3.17)
8. Lastic (Bonus Track) - Sidney Bechet (2.34)
9. Dans Les Rues D'Antibes - Sidney Bechet (3.27)
10. Premier Bal - Sidney Bechet (3.25)
11. Si Tu Vois Ma Mère - Sidney Bechet (3.15)
12. Passport to Paradise - Sidney Bechet (2.57)
13. Au Secours - Sidney Bechet (2.24)
14. As-tu Le Cafard? - Sidney Bechet (2.3)
15. Moulin a Cafe (Bonus Track) - Sidney Bechet (3)
16. Moustache Gauloise (Bonus Track) - Sidney Bechet (3.1)
