Mr. Bechet


60m 1998

Brief Synopsis

Documentary profile on soprano saxophone virtuoso Sidney Bechet. A pioneer of New Orleans jazz, Bechet is credited with bringing jazz to the general public in France, yet he remained virtually unknown in his native America.

Film Details

Also Known As
Monsieur Bechet
Genre
Documentary
Music
Release Date
1998
Production Company
StudioCanal

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

Documentary profile on soprano saxophone virtuoso Sidney Bechet. A pioneer of New Orleans jazz, Bechet is credited with bringing jazz to the general public in France, yet he remained virtually unknown in his native America.

Film Details

Also Known As
Monsieur Bechet
Genre
Documentary
Music
Release Date
1998
Production Company
StudioCanal

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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