Bechet solo

Sidney Bechet solo.
To me this is one of the most fascinating pieces in jazz. Of course it is Sidney Bechet, the ultimate master of the soprano saxophone. Bechet plays several tunes with the French band of Andre Reweliotti in 1958.
What makes this tune so interesting is the simple background of pianist ( probably Yannick Singery). He is just, what we call, pumping the chords. This is so effective, Bechet gets hotter and hotter, but the pianist stays in this simple pattern. To me this has become one of the greatest pieces of jazz playing. All pianists: remember this! Sometimes simplicity does it, makes it. Here is proof!
I'd like to find such a pianist today.

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[tdub1941]

Another Fabulous winner.

Thanks Bob!

RagJazzMonkey Tom

LIKE~ Yes!

[oldtimejazzfan]

@cisaksson St. Louis Blues, recorded June 16, 1953 (the complete version is also available on Youtube)

[cisaksson]

Does anyone know what song this is from?

[BechetPhoto]

Jazzbobob You're the Best, THANKS AGAIN, for sharing this clip.

[trestresbrel]

MERVEILLEUX Sidney !

[sirjuandabicho]

Genial.  muchisimas gracias.

[OscarPetersonFan]

Just can't believe a beboper like Charlie Parker played with him in 1949!

[Klusgenot]

Zeer juist, je opmerking over deze pianeur. En weet je, juist daarom ben ik zo'n goeie pianist: meer dan akkoordjes pompen kan ik niet! Bye Bob.

[wolfiejazz]

Bechet was the most brilliant soloist,no point in trying to compete, he died only a year after this I think.

[3muimui]

what an amazing performance!

thank you!