Sidney Bechet Birthday – Sidney Bechet was born on May 14, 1897 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. His family was a musical one, and he began playing the clarinet at a young age.
He got his start in music by performing in various bands in the New Orleans area in the 1910s, including those led by King Oliver and Buddy Petit. In the 1920s, he moved to Europe and became one of the most popular and successful jazz musicians of the era. Bechet was known for his virtuosic clarinet playing and his ability to improvise in a wide variety of styles, including blues and Dixieland jazz. He continued to perform and record until his death on May 14, 1959 at the age of 62.
Sidney Bechet shares a birthday with these jazz musicians:
- Adam Price
- Al Porcino
- Alan Lewine
- Benito Gonzalez
- Beth Rohde
- Blaise Lantana
- Bobby Darin
- Boni De Souza
- Bridget Cimino
- Bruce Forman
- Calvin Edwards
- Clare Teal
- Dave Powers
- Dennis Kwok
- Eric Ross
- Federico Calcagno
- Frank Basile
- Gabriel Juncos “El Corto”
- Ike Moriz
- Illya Gomola
- Jack Bruce
- Jack Cooper
- Jason Quadros
- Jay Beckenstein
- Leo Thibodeaux
- Lewis Porter
- Max Borjon Lopez
- Michael Vitali
- Mike Rubini
- PJ Parker
- Randall Sutin
- Richard Garrett
- Richard Trinidad
- Roberto Rega
- Scarlett And Bob Finney
- Stu Williamson
- Tor E Bekken
- Tore T. Sandbakken
- Unit 3 Deep
- Virginia Mayhew
- Warren Smith
- Zutty Singleton