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The Premier International Online Directory of Musicians & Entertainers   music minder Search For:    In Table: Albums Birthdates Businesses Entertainers Hits Lyrics Memorials On This Day   Home Entertainers Businesses About Contact Albums Birthdates Hits Instruments Lyrics Memorials On This Day Home > Entertainers Menu > Entertainers Location Menu > Entertainers List > Sidney Bechet > Summary « List Summary Biography Works Photos Videos Links Comments SIDNEY BECHET   A picture of a mugshot from the book "Sidney Bechet The Wizard of Jazz" by John Chilton. SUMMARY   Description: Saxophonist, Composer, USA Known For: He was one of the first important soloists in jazz beating cornetist Louis Armstrong to the recording studio.   Instruments: Saxophone Music Styles: Jazz   Location: United States of America   Web Site: http://www.redhotjazz.com/bechet.html   Date Born: 4th May 1897 Location Born: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America   Date Died: 14th May 1959 Location Died: Paris, France Cause Of Death: Lung Cancer   Summary: From a young age, Bechet quickly mastered any musical instrument he encountered. Some New Orleanians remembered him as a cornet hot-shot in his youth.   Photo Comments: This artistic work created by the United Kingdom Government is in the public domain   © Music Minder All rights reserved: Prosecution rights will be exercised for any breaches of copyright.