The Sidney Bechet Society was organized to keep classic jazz in the vein of Sidney Bechet alive. Their third CD features a group headlined by the brilliant trombonist Wycliffe Gordon, along with the superb clarinetist/soprano saxophonist Evan Christopher (a fine player with an obvious Bechet influence. The band also includes cornetist Jon-Erik Kellso, pianist Eric Reed, bassist Vince Giordano (who doubles on tuba and the cumbersome bass sax), and drummer Winard Harper. The spirit of a jam session is very much alive as these ...
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The Sidney Bechet Society was organized to keep classic jazz in the vein of Sidney Bechet alive. Their third CD features a group headlined by the brilliant trombonist Wycliffe Gordon, along with the superb clarinetist/soprano saxophonist Evan Christopher (a fine player with an obvious Bechet influence. The band also includes cornetist Jon-Erik Kellso, pianist Eric Reed, bassist Vince Giordano (who doubles on tuba and the cumbersome bass sax), and drummer Winard Harper. The spirit of a jam session is very much alive as these seasoned musics deliver 11 performances that not only satisfy the interests of classic jazz enthusiasts but are far more than staid recreations of memorable early recordings. Among the many highlights are the sassy "Basin Street Blues," a rollicking "Jungle Blues" spotlighting Reed, and an extended workout of "St. Louis Blues." ~ Ken Dryden, Rovi
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