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Sidney Bechet was an American jazz musician, composer, and bandleader. He was one of the first important soloists in jazz, and was perhaps the first notable jazz saxophonist. He was also a pioneer of the soprano saxophone. Bechet's erratic temperament hampered his career, and not until the late 1940s did he earn wide acclaim. He was the first jazz musician to be awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Bechet's playing was characterized by a deep, warm tone and a unique vibrato. He was known for his ability to play with great emotion and improvisation. He was also a master of the blues, and his playing was often compared to that of a vocalist. Bechet was a prolific composer, and wrote over 200 compositions. He wrote many of his own arrangements, and was known for his ability to create a unique sound. He was also a master of the blues, and his playing was often compared to that of a vocalist. Bechet was a major influence on many jazz musicians, including Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Charlie Parker. He was inducted into the Down Beat Jazz Hall of Fame in 1965. He died in 1959 at the age of 61.

Popular As Sidney Joseph Bechet
Occupation soundtrack,composer,music_department
Age 62 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 14 May 1897
Birthday 14 May
Birthplace New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Date of death 14 May, 1959
Died Place Garches, Hauts-de-Seine, France
Nationality United States

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Sidney Bechet Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Sidney Bechet's Wife?

His wife is Elisabeth Ziegler (17 August 1951 - 14 May 1959) ( his death), Marie-Louise Crawford (3 July 1934 - 1942) ( divorced), Norma Hale (18 February 1918 - 1929) ( divorced)

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Wife Elisabeth Ziegler (17 August 1951 - 14 May 1959) ( his death), Marie-Louise Crawford (3 July 1934 - 1942) ( divorced), Norma Hale (18 February 1918 - 1929) ( divorced)
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Sidney Bechet Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Sidney Bechet worth at the age of 62 years old? Sidney Bechet’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated Sidney Bechet's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Soundtrack

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Timeline

1983

Inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1983.

1938

Briefly left the music business in 1938 to open a tailor shop in New York, but this career change was short-lived.

1919

Went to Europe with Will Marion Cook's Orchestra in 1919, but the tour was marred when he was briefly imprisoned and subsequently deported after a London incident involving a prostitute.

1897

Sidney Bechet was born on May 14, 1897 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA as Sidney Joseph Bechet. He was married to Elisabeth Ziegler, Marie-Louise Crawford and Norma Hale.