50 great moments in jazz: Sidney Bechet

He was probably the first great jazz soloist who brought vibrant colours to the palette by introducing the soprano saxStar saxophonist Courtney Pine's new album Transition in Tradition is dedicated to Sidney Bechet – a New Orleans jazz pioneer who died half a century ago. His name is probably unknown to music lovers who haven't given jazz close attention, which is a shame. After all, when John Coltrane – whose music did reach the collections of non-jazz listeners – was intro...

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