Pre-War Classic Sides

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Sidney Bechet was probably the greatest clarinetist of the classic Jazz era and definitely the greatest soprano saxophonist. Thus, legends like Jelly Roll Morton, Meade "Lux" Lewis, Charlie Shavers, Willie "The Lion" Smith, Tommy Ladnier and even Josh White lined up to play with him, and you'll hear them all on this 97-track set. Includes Maple Leaf Rag; Summertime; Sidney's Blues; Wild Man Blues; Viper Mad; Dear Old Southland, and more.

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