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Remembering a "Legendary" Saxophonist

Sidney Bechet broke new ground as a soloist early in jazz's history, paving the way for nearly every saxophonist who came after him -- from Charlie Parker to Steve Lacey. RCA has just reissued a collection of his recordings. Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead has this review.

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Other segments from the episode on September 12, 1988

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, September 12, 1988: Interview with W.S. Merwin; Review of the album "The Legendary Sidney Bechet"; Interview with Darlene Love; Review of the television show "World of…

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