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Album · 1956

The Grand Master of the Soprano Saxophone and Clarinet

by Sidney Bechet

Released
1956
Label
Columbia
Catalogue no.
CL 836
Tracklist
13 tracks
Length
38:01
Country
US

“The Grand Master of the Soprano Saxophone and Clarinet” is an album by Sidney Bechet, released in 1956 on Columbia. The original release has 13 tracks with a running time of 38:01. Jazz standards on the record include “Just One Of Those Things”, “Laura” and “Love For Sale”. The line-up features Sidney Bechet (soprano saxophone, clarinet), Arthur Herbert (drums (drum set)), George "Pops" Foster (double bass), Lloyd Phillips (piano) and Bob Mielke (trombone).

Who played on The Grand Master of the Soprano Saxophone and Clarinet

  • Sidney Bechet soprano saxophone, clarinet on 10 tracks
  • Arthur Herbert drums (drum set) on 4 tracks
  • George "Pops" Foster double bass on 4 tracks
  • Lloyd Phillips piano on 4 tracks
  • Bob Mielke trombone on 3 tracks
  • Bob Wilber clarinet on 3 tracks
  • Charlie Traeger double bass on 3 tracks
  • Danny Strong drums (drum set) on 3 tracks
  • Dave Bowman piano on 3 tracks
  • Dick Wellstood piano on 3 tracks
  • Ernie Caceres baritone saxophone on 3 tracks
  • Henry Turner double bass on 3 tracks
  • John Glasel cornet on 3 tracks
  • Leonard Ware guitar on 3 tracks
  • Zutty Singleton drums (drum set) on 3 tracks

Tracklist

  1. A1 Love for Sale standard — Cole Porter 3:24
  2. A2 I Had It, but It's All Gone Now 3:23
  3. A3 Jungle Drums — Sidney Bechet, Zutty Singleton 2:34
  4. A4 Buddy Bolden Stomp 2:50
  5. A5 My Woman's Blues 3:01
  6. A6 Polka Dot Stomp — Sidney Bechet, Noble Sissle, James Toliver 2:38
  7. B1 Laura standard — David Raksin 3:10
  8. B2 Just One of Those Things standard — Cole Porter 3:17
  9. B3 Kansas City Man Blues — Clarence Johnson, Clarence Williams 2:44
  10. B4 Shake 'em Up 2:39
  11. B5 Chant in the Night — Sidney Bechet 2:34
  12. B6 The Song of Songs — Harold Vicars 2:56
  13. B7 What a Dream 2:51

More albums by Sidney Bechet

Sidney Bechet and His Blue Note Jazz Men 1951 · Blue Note Bechet Souvenirs 1951 · Disques Vogue Ambiance Bechet 1952 · Disques Vogue On Parade 1952 · Disques Vogue Sidney Bechet 1952 · Savoy Records Duets 1956 · Atlantic Jazz Classic Volume 2 1968 · Blue Note Swings French Pop Songs 1970 · Disques Vogue Souvenirs de La Nouvelle Orleans 1971 · Disques Vogue Volume II 1976 · Everest Records Back to Memphis 1978 · Jazz Legacy Vol 2 1980 · Les Tréteaux

Frequently asked questions

Who played on The Grand Master of the Soprano Saxophone and Clarinet?

The line-up of The Grand Master of the Soprano Saxophone and Clarinet includes Sidney Bechet (soprano saxophone, clarinet), Arthur Herbert (drums (drum set)), George "Pops" Foster (double bass), Lloyd Phillips (piano), Bob Mielke (trombone), Bob Wilber (clarinet), Charlie Traeger (double bass) and Danny Strong (drums (drum set)).

Which label released The Grand Master of the Soprano Saxophone and Clarinet?

The Grand Master of the Soprano Saxophone and Clarinet was released in 1956 on Columbia (CL 836).

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