Bechet began as a clarinetist at the age of six and by 1914 was a veteran who had worked in several semilegendary local bands, including those of Jack Carey and Buddy Petit. The eminent Swiss conductor Ernest Ansermet upheld Bechet as “the highway the whole world will swing along tomorrow.” Ansermet would no doubt be disappointed to find his prediction has been disproved. This item: Summertime by Sidney Bechet Vinyl $15.03. Repetition of an idea is another favorite device (see measures 20-25, 43-44, 63-65, and 78). Sidney Bechet died in 1959, ironically, the same year that Miles Davis’s Kind of Blue and John Coltrane’s Giant Steps were recorded, eclipsing much of the earlier “traditional” jazz. Boss Lady: Because the very opening riff, with the guitar sliding on those blue notes, reminded me of an early scene from the movie Cadillac Records. Back in the U.S., Bechet made his recording debut in 1923 with Clarence Williams and during the next two years he appeared on records backing blues singers, interacting with … It's officially summer now, and here in Washington, D.C., it's hot. While he spent much of his career cast in the New Orleans style, Bechet was an innovator, using electric guitar in the band for his own 1938 classics "Chant in the Night" and "Jungle Blues." See new and popular Sidney Bechet songs, uploaded by Musescore users, connect with a community of musicians who love to write and play music. Dec 3, 2017 - Explore Barbara Sullivan's board "Sidney Bechet" on Pinterest. Bechet’s penchant for unusual instruments is documented in a few surviving recordings on the bass saxophone and the sarrusophone, instruments as nearly obsolete in Bechet’s day as in our own. Back in the U.S., Bechet made his recording debut in 1923 with Clarence Williams and during the next two years he appeared on records backing blues singers, interacting with … me: Well it's that same acoustic guitar sound and propensity to swing ...Also, at this time in the music's history, guitarists weren't really soloistsThey largely played rhythm, you know, that four-on-the-floor strum-every-beat thing -- and you hear a little of it hereBut Django played solos, one string at a time, and really fast, like a horn player couldI'm not sure if Teddy Bunn, who is not a very famous figure in the scheme of things, really listened much to Django -- they were more or less contemporaries, so it was certainly possibleBut Bunn has this single-string, melodic thing going on too, playing really interesting backup parts. After picking up the instrument in the late '20s, Bechet took advantage of its unique vocal qualities and made it growl and shout in tunes like "Texas Moaner Blues" (with Louis Armstrong) and "Viper Mad." Disc 1 (1923-1941) Playing time: 78m. What do you hear that makes you want to imbibe cold beverages? It’s not really that difficult for Bb, you just have to add two sharps and think one note below; if you have the Klose studies or similar, it is a very good exercise to go through them in all 12 keys (so I’m told, by my smart-alec kids) but even if you just go through them AS IF they were in concert key, it’s a useful skill, essential if you find yourself in the company of a pianist with only one copy of music, or your average jamming band of rockers. Ships from and sold by -importcds. Boss Lady: Well, obviously Sidney Bechet knew a good tune when he heard it! He was one of the first important soloists in jazz, beating trumpeter Louis Armstrong to the recording studio by several months. Find Sidney Bechet bio, music, credits, awards, & streaming links on AllMusic - One of the founding fathers of New Orleans jazz… Only 19 left in stock - order soon. 39s. So every week, she and I get together to listen to and Instant Message about a different great jazz song. In measures 20-25, he alternates down-and-dirty growling rips with a pure, bell-like sound in the low register. His erratic temperament hampered his career, and not until the late 1940s did he earn wide acclaim. I suppose that's another discussion, though. The juxtaposition is jarring only in transcription; on record, Bechet’s rhythmic detours sound effortless and unaffected. a kind of operatic ideal: rhapsodized, vocalized . The Best of Sidney Bechet [Blue Note] Blue Note: 4:10 : 1995 : Sidney Bechet. His erratic temperament hampered his career, and not until the late 1940s did he earn wide acclaim. Bechet’s soprano work on the record is extolled in reverent tones by jazz scholars (” . Gershwin's Porgy and Bess, where this is from, premiered in 1935. Title Note: Some disc releases attribute the composition of the song to Joe Jordan. My version is in concert pitch. 545: France: Unknown: Sell This Version Song information for Summertime - Sidney Bechet on AllMusic. On April 18, 1941, as an early experiment in overdubbing at Victor, Bechet recorded a version of the pop song "The Sheik of Araby", playing six different instruments: clarinet, soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, piano, bass, and drums. 1950: Sidney Bechet's Blue Note Jazzmen; 1952: Immortal Performances; 1952: New Orleans Style, Old and New; 1954: Olympia concert, Paris (live) 1956: Back to Memphis; 1956: Creole Reeds; 1956: Grand Master of the Soprano Sax and Clarinet; 1957: When a Soprano needs a Piano; 1958: Parisian Encounter; 1958: Brussels Fair '58 (live) 1958: The fabulous Sidney Bechet Required fields are marked *. The saxophone remains an iconic instrument in jazz, mastered by many musical geniuses. Sidney Bechet (May 14, 1897 – May 14, 1959) was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, and composer. Surrounded by such aging luminaries as Meade “Lux” Lewis and Sid Catlett, Bechet recorded “Summertime” for the fledgling Blue Note label. He was one of the first important soloists in jazz (beating cornetist and trumpeter Louis Armstrong to the recording studio by several months and later playing duets with Armstrong), and was perhaps the first notable jazz saxophonist. Segui. In our catalog, you can find Sidney Bechet Sheet music for piano, drums, flute, saxophone, trumpet, guitar and almost any other instrument. After … uDiscover Music celebrates the 50 best jazz saxophonists ever. I have run across two transcriptions of Summertime by you. Bechet began as a clarinetist at the age of six and by 1914 was a veteran who had worked in several semilegendary local bands, including those of Jack Carey and Buddy Petit. Victor ledgers and the blue history card initially credit Jordan but have been corrected by hand and show Joplin as the composer. It's like he's saying at that moment, there is no more flexible, soulful instrument in the world. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1950 Vinyl release of "Jazz Classics Vol. Boss Lady: Yes, I'm at the part now where he's playing the melody and the saxophone is off on another planeBut Patrick, come on, let's talk about that saxophone. He was such good clarinet player that, in his youth he was featured by some of the top bands in the city. -----Boss Lady: I've never had sweet tea before, but this makes me want to sit on the porch, watch the heat ripple off the road and drink a tall, cold glass of sweet tea. While overseas he found a soprano sax in a store and from then on it was his main instrument. His erratic temperament hampered his career, and not until the late 1940s did he earn wide acclaim. He finally had something like a hit when he recorded Gershwin's "Summertime Sidney's brother Leonard eventually gave him a clarinet, which quickly replaced other childhood activities, particularly attending school.The budding young musician was so consumed with practicing his clarinet that he was regularly truant in order to … Sidney Bechet was a child prodigy in New Orleans. One of early jazz's more emotional players, Bechet illuminated all the drama and pathos in "Summertime," a hit in 1938, and "Strange Fruit." Song information for Summertime - Sidney Bechet on AllMusic. He even taught clarinet, and one of his students (Jimmie Noone) was actually two years older than him. Sidney Bechet's primary instruments were the clarinet and the soprano sax. My boss readily admits that she doesn't know a whole lot about jazz. Do you have the Bb version? A split tone in measure 14 sounds at first like a mistake, but, intentional or not, Bechet milks it for maximum effect. New Releases. His playing style is intense and passionate, and had a wide vibrato. Sidney Bechet (May 14, 1897 – May 14, 1959) was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, and composer. It has no limits, me: He's got this incredible tone, and vibrato control. Sidney Bechet's Blue Note Jazz Men* / Sidney Bechet Blue Note Quintet* Sidney Bechet's Blue Note Jazz Men* / Sidney Bechet Blue Note Quintet* - Blues For Tommy / Summertime 2 versions : Jazz Selection: J.S. Perhaps this approach to the minor key reflects his love for classical music, especially opera, more than his reputation as a jazz player. Bechet’s powerful tone and throbbing vibrato identify him immediately. Sidney Bechet - … Boss Lady: Don't make fun of me, but I started thinking of Django ReinhardtWhy is that? Sidney Joseph Bechet (May 14, 1897 – May 14, 1959) was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, and composer. He was one of the first important soloists in jazz, beating trumpeter Louis Armstrong to the recording studio by several months. Ships from and sold by i-Deals Store. He was one of the first important soloists in jazz (beating cornetist and trumpeter Louis Armstrong to the recording studio by several months and later playing duets with Armstrong), and was perhaps the first notable jazz saxophonist. In our catalog, you can find Sidney Bechet Sheet music for piano, drums, flute, saxophone, trumpet, guitar and almost any other instrument. He was one of the first important soloists in jazz (beating cornetist and trumpeter Louis Armstrong to the recording studio by several months and later playing duets with Armstrong), and was perhaps the first notable jazz saxophonist. The gradations of pitch give a bluesy effect despite the absence of the flatted fifth. Once the favorite son of his native New Orleans, as well as his many adopted European hometowns, Bechet’s recordings are now too often overlooked. Sidney Bechet - Summertime [1939] theUnforgettablesTv. Join our Youtube: https://goo.gl/8AOGaN INDIAN SUMMER -- Sidney Bechet & his New Orleans Feetwarmers, 1940 OUT OF THE GALLION -- Kenneth Arnstrom and Tomas Ornberg, 1995 I’M SPEAKING MY MIND -- Mezzrow-Bechet Quintet, 1947 REALLY THE BLUES -- Mezzrow - Bechet Quintet, 1946 SIDNEY BECHET 3B.mp3 SUMMERTIME -- Sidney Bechet [w/ quartet: Port of Harlem Seven], 1939 Instead, he often approaches the fifth from the flatted sixth. I mean, it's so expressive! European Tour. Sidney Bechet artist pic. Only 3 left in stock - order soon. He was also known to be very proficient with his instruments and a master at improvisation (both individual and collective). Sidney Bechet was the first important jazz soloist on records in history (beating Louis Armstrong by a few months). Instrument. Sidney Bechet. The Dixieland Revival. Sidney Bechet (May 14, 1897 – May 14, 1959) was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, and composer. Sidney Bechet was a child prodigy in New Orleans. His erratic temperament hampered his career, and not until the late 1940s did he earn wide acclaim. Sidney Bechet, jazz musician known as a master of the soprano saxophone. me: Once again, with the imagery.What about this song, exactly, urges these admittedly appealing impulses? Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for Complete Blue Note Recordings - Sidney Bechet on AllMusic - 1986 - Mosaic, a mail-order company, has compiled a… His pioneering use of the soprano saxophone set a precedent that would come to fruition in a later generation of saxophonists. Vol. The ninth bar of each chorus makes clear reference to the original melody. He's making that saxophone sing, and it's singing right to me. But she lets me write all this nonsense on the Internet, so I'm not complaining. ss. Sidney Bechet studied clarinet in New Orleans with Lorenzo Tio, Big Eye Louis Nelson, and George Baquet and he developed so quickly that as a child he was playing with some of the top bands in the city. pa Browse all Sidney Bechet Sheet music. Young Sidney was so enamored by his older brother's ability to play instruments that he often imitated their actions using household objects. Sidney Bechet: Primary Artist : 1994 : The Complete Sidney Bechet, Vol. . Sidney Bechet, soprano saxophone; Meade Lux Lewis, piano; Teddy Bunn, guitar; Johnny Williams, bass; Sid Catlett, drums. There were some early sessions in 1939 and 1940 which produced 'Summertime' - one of his finest ever improvisations - and a very moving 'Blues for Tommy' in memory of his great friend and musical partner Tommy Ladnier. While overseas he found a soprano sax in a store and from then on it was his main instrument. Instrumenten. The Best of Sidney Bechet [Blue Note] Blue Note: 4:10 : 1995 : Sidney Bechet. His abilities may even have rivaled his contemporary, and sometime bandmate, Louis Armstrong. Summertime | Sidney Bechet. The final chorus ends in a brief cadenza. JazzStandards.com: The premier site for the history and analysis of the standards jazz musicians play the most. . Summertime is een aria uit de opera Porgy and Bess ().Het lied groeide eind jaren dertig uit tot een klassieker onder liefhebbers van klassieke muziek, jazz, blues en popmuziek. One is in b flat. Sidney Bechet's recordings for Blue Note, most of which are included here, are some of the finest he made in the USA prior to settling in France. Sidney Bechet, circa 1950. "Summertime," originally issued on a Sidney Bechet 78 rpm record, catalog number BN 6 [Blue Note Records]. By the spring of 1919, Bechet was in New York where he joined Will Marion Cook’s Southern Syncopated Orchestra for their groundbreaking tour of Europe. He began working with traveling shows and carnivals, traveling throughout the South. He moves convincingly and naturally in and out of the tune’s 4/4 meter, employing, variously, swing rhythms, a 12/8 shuffle, straight sixteenth notes, and a double-time swing. JazzStandards.com: The premier site for the history and analysis of the standards jazz musicians play the most. By the time he took up permanent residence in France in the early 1950s, Bechet … Ronnie Virgets, “Treat it Gentle,” bestofneworleans.com, 2002. Photo Credit: Hulton Archive/Getty Images. The thin, oboe-like soprano sax, now adopted as a second instrument by countless jazz saxophonists and as a first instrument by a few, was introudced by Sidney Bechet. Het origineel is een opera-aria, gezongen door een (mezzo-)sopraan, begeleid door een symfonisch orkest en een koor. The Muddy Waters character is sitting outside in front of a shack on a hot, hot day playing his ragged guitar.Then of course, the saxophone comes in and it's so impossibly sultry. See more ideas about sidney bechet, jazz blues, sidney. In measures 15-17, Bechet plays a laid-back swing syncopation, followed immediately by a double-time excursion, preparing a new phrase in 12/8. SIDNEY BECHET — Petite Fleur: His 48 Finest —Retrospective RTS 4372. Find album release information for Summertime - Sidney Bechet on AllMusic Summertime - Sidney Bechet | Releases | AllMusic AllMusic relies heavily on JavaScript. He uses drifting chromaticisms to create a sense of lazy melancholy: from D to E-flat and back in measure 11, the surprising D-sharp in measure 27, the minor-7 to major-6 to minor-6 in measure 38, and the growling passage in measures 43-45 are especially notable. The soprano’s inherent flexibility of pitch is exploited to great effect in the ubiquitous bends and scoops. He was one of the first important soloists in jazz, beating trumpeter Louis Armstrong to the recording studio by several months. whose power bursts the confines of any restrictive definition of ‘jazz.'”). Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for BD Jazz: Sidney Bechet - Sidney Bechet on AllMusic - 2004 Description: Jazz/dance band; Instrumentation: Bass, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, piano, and traps; Category: Instrumental Master Size: 10-in. Your email address will not be published. Beide nummers, respectievelijk Summertime en My Favorite Things, werden gekozen omdat ze kenmerkend zijn voor de stijl van de muzikanten op sopraansaxofoon en daarenboven bijgedragen hebben tot de populariteit van het instrument. Bechet’s style of playing clarinet and soprano sax dominated many of the bands that he was in. The … Bechet’s masterful melodic sense is at its peak in “Summertime.” He favors the color of the E-flat as flatted sixth over the tonic G minor chord and as flatted ninth over the dominant D7. Summertime werd geschreven door George Gershwin (muziek) en DuBose Heyward (tekst). He uses a characteristically broad palette of tone colors, ranging from a delicate whisper to a piercing shout. Sidney Joseph Bechet (May 14, 1897 – May 14, 1959) was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, and composer. Richard Sudhalter, liner notes to Sidney Bechet: Ken Burns Jazz, New York: Sony Music Entertainment, 2000. He was also known to be very proficient with his instruments and a master at improvisation (both individual and collective). Learn how your comment data is processed. Stream and download in Hi-Res on Qobuz.com The saxophone, like the trumpet, remains an iconic instrument in jazz, and one that, through its indelible musical associations, has become totally synonymous with the genre. Total Duration. One of early jazz's more emotional players, Bechet illuminated all the drama and pathos in "Summertime," a hit in 1938, and "Strange Fruit." "Summertime," originally issued on a Sidney Bechet 78 rpm record, catalog number BN 6 [Blue Note Records]. Strangely, Bechet does not play a single flatted fifth, despite the undeniably bluesy mood. As the guilty party to the above ;) I will only say in my defence that I needed the transposed chart because (unlike my show-off kids) I’m hopeless as transposing while sight-reading, however, to be fair, when you play any transposing instrument, it is a skill you should hone … before you end up like me! A jazz improvisation curriculum: Junior high through college, Dvorák’s “New World” and jazz music: Heirs to a common heritage, Sharp, flat, and natural symbols on Android and iOS devices, Does material affect tone quality in woodwind instruments? Souvenirs by BECHET Vinyl $16.62. Sidney Joseph Bechet (May 14, 1897 – May 14, 1959) was an American jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, and composer. Song information for Summertime - Sidney Bechet on AllMusic AllMusic. He was such good clarinet player that, in his youth he was featured by some of the top bands in the city. Sidney Bechet, jazz musician known as a master of the soprano saxophone. Download for free in PDF / MIDI format, or print directly from our site. The relaxed-but-never-stagnant tempo gives Bechet space to experiment with divisions of the beat. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. me: I like that ...This is a Sidney Bechet track -- he's the soprano saxophonist and starBut I think the secret driving force behind this cut is the guitarist -- his name is Teddy Bunn.And he's playing these immaculate, bluesy background licks the entire time, and/or interpreting the original melody. Referenced in October 2002. And at least she's willing to learn. Sidney Bechet was the first important jazz soloist on records in history (beating Louis Armstrong by a few months). Your email address will not be published. In 2000, looking back over a century of jazz, historian Richard Sudhalter said, “In all jazz history there had never been another performer like him, and in all probability there never will be.”. Sidney Bechet (May 14, 1897 – May 14, 1959) was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, and composer. Sources. Sidney Bechet was a unique figure in jazz history. Quoted by Ted Gioia in The History of Jazz, New York: Oxford University Press, 1997, p. 57. Classic Mood Experience The best masterpieces ever recorded in the music history. Bechet, born in 1897, was a true virtuoso of the clarinet, and played a major part in establishing the instrument’s role in Dixieland and early jazz. So for this week, I pulled a favorite version of "Summertime": Sidney Bechet's 1939 interpretation, to be precise. 1" on Discogs. A brilliant soprano saxophonist and clarinetist with a wide vibrato that listeners either loved or hated, Bechet's style did not evolve much through the … A masterful soprano-saxophonist and clarinetist, he recorded the first significant jazz solos (other than pianists). https://www.discogs.com/Sidney-Bechet-Summertime/release/4828664 In 1917 he arrived in Chicago where he took jobs with transplanted New Orleanians King Oliver, Freddie Keppard and clarinetist Lawrence Duhe. With Duke Ellington. The recording begins with a four-bar guitar introduction, followed by a sixteen-bar statement of the melody and four sixteen-bar choruses of improvised solo. Sidney Bechet, soprano saxophone; Meade … Saxophone, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and world and electronic woodwinds. The other is in c. What instruments play the b flat version? 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