Oliver Frank plays Sidney Bechet

The featured CD this time around is by the Sidney Bechet Heritage Orchestra, simply called "Compostions period Francais" and this one is volume two. The fine tribute to Sidney's soprano saxophone playing comes from Frenchman Oliver Frank. Along with him are Gerard Siffert (trumpet) Benoit de Flamesnil (trombone) Pierre Jean (piano) Gilles Chevaucherie (double bass) and Michel Senamaud (drums). The 18 titles on this well recorded CD are:- American rhythym, Big chief, Si tous vois mere, Madame Becassine, Premier bal, Pattes de mouche, Passport to paradise, the fish seller, -en attendant le jour, Jumping Jack, Lastic, Francis blues, Ce mossieu qui parle, Sobin'and cryin', Dans le rue D'Antibe, Petite fleur, Promonade aux Champs Elysees and Les Oignons.
For booking details of this touring band contact Dieter Nentwig in Erlensee, Germany or contact www.SidneyBechet.fr