Bechet

Sidney Joseph Bechet (May 14, 1897 – May 14, 1959) was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, and composer.

"We can see that he is crazy about his art, this man, that music is for him a vital function. How we wish all the musicians were like him."Alfred Loewenguth (violinist, prestigious performer of Ravel and Debussy, among others) the jazz and blues "the Quintessence" boxes, recognized for their quality throughout the world, are the subject of the best Analog transfers from the source discs, and a digital restoration using the most sophisticated technologies without ever resorting to a modification of the original sound that would hinder the exhaustiveness of the sound information, the dynamics and the coherence of the acoustics, and the authenticity of the original recording. Each sound work of the Brand "Frémeaux & Associés" is accompanied by an explanatory booklet in French and a guarantee certificate.

Though a legendary figure from his monumental contributions to the clarinet and soprano saxophone's role in jazz, it was the compositions of Sidney Bechet that inspired master saxophonist David Liebman and guitarist John Stowell to dig deep into his catalog to compile and explore this set of rarely heard gems. Each possessing singular voices themselves that have inspired generations of other performers, Liebman & Stowell have created a very personal and intimate duo project celebrating another giant's work, their conversations making for compelling listening.