Sidney 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 cornetist and trumpeter Louis Armstrong to the recording studio by several months. He later played duets with Armstrong, and was perhaps the first notable jazz saxophonist. Forceful delivery, well-constructed improvisations, and a distinctive, wide vibrato characterized Bechet's playing.
Bechet's erratic temperament hampered his career, however, and not until the late 1940s did he earn wide acclaim.
MARGARET JOHNSON ACCOMPANIED BY CLARENCE WILLIAMS' BLUE FIVE
Margaret Johnson (vcl), accompanied by Bubber Miley (cnt), Aaron Thompson (tbn), Sidney Bechet (sop), Clarence Williams (pno), Buddy Christian (bjo).
New York, January 8 1925S-73-081-A Who'll Chop Your Suey (When I'm Gone)
S-73-082-B Done Made A Fool Out Of Me
Originally recorded for OKeh. "Suey" is one one of only two Bechet compositions recorded by any Williams outfit (the other is "Ghost of the Blues", recorded May 16 1924 by Eva Taylor with a Williams group including Lorenzo Tio on clarinet), although the Clarence Williams Music Publishing Company owned other titles composed by Bechet, who held the position of 'Professional Manager' with the company.
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