Port Of Harlem Six
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Sidney Bechet was a soprano saxophone pioneer whose warm, vocalistic tone became one of early jazz's most distinctive voices. 'Port Of Harlem Six' captures him leading a small ensemble through spirited Dixieland and New Orleans jazz with undeniable emotional depth. His soprano sax sings above the ensemble, sometimes mournful, sometimes exuberant, always commanding. The interplay feels intimate and lived-in, the kind of music born from genuine musical conversation. Bechet's influence echoes through decades of jazz history, and this recording shows exactly why—his blend of sophistication and raw feeling remains genuinely moving. An essential introduction to early jazz's most soulful voice.
Item Details+
| Genre | Jazz |
| Style | Dixieland |
| Media | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Sleeve | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Description | With hairlines. Small spots on vinyl. Carefully packed andamp; shipped with love from Vienna. Order more, save on shipping! |
| Label | Blue Note |
| Country | US |
| Format | LP |
Tracklist+
A1. Old Stack O'Lee Blues
A2. Rocking The Blues
A3. Lonesome Blues
B1. Saturday Night Blues
B2. Bechet's Steady Rider
B3. Mighty Blues
B4. Bechet's Fantasy
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