Dr. John @akadrjohn: #Rock‘s Beloved Wild Card #NOLA http://nola.tw/RW
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Dr. John @akadrjohn: #Rock‘s Beloved Wild Card #NOLA http://nola.tw/RW
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by blueorleansradio · Published 06/03/2012 · Last modified 06/05/2012
by blueorleansradio · Published 06/03/2012 · Last modified 06/05/2012
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1959 - Sidney Bechet, clarinetist and soprano saxophonist and pioneer of New Orleans jazz passed away on this day at the age of 62. Along with Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton and Joe 'King' Oliver, began his career in the red light district of Storyville in New Orleans. Trhoughout his career, he played with all of the great players including Duke Ellington. He also maintained a reputation throughout his life as one of the greatest original geniuses and improvisors of jazz. Later in life he settled in France until his death. |