

On May 14, 1949, during a now legendary concert, Sidney Bechet celebrated his 52nd birthday on the stage of the Victoria Hall in Geneva. On May 14, 1959, he passed away at his home in Garches, near Paris.
During the intervening 10 years, Sidney Bechet would leave the United States to settle in Europe, and would enjoy unprecedented popularity.
He also maintained a priviledged relationship with Switzerland, to the extent that he considered settling on the shores of Lake Geneva, where he had made friends.
It is to that little known part of Sidney Bechet's story that this box set is dedicated.
Limited Collector's Edition Boxed Set, numbered from 1 to 2000
216 page Art Book + 4 CDs
presented in a slipcase with hot-stamped gold printing, including:
This project was notably produced with the support of the City of Geneva, the Republic and canton of Geneva, the City of Lancy, and Pozzoli SpA.
All benefits from the sale of this Collector's Edition will be used for future projects in favor of the preservation, restoration, and enhancement of recorded music heritage.
Victoria Hall, Geneva, 1949
Interview Radio-Genève, 1954
Oh, Didn't He Ramble?
Grand Casino, Geneva, 1954
Chacun son tour – Radio-Genève
Maison du Peuple, Lausanne, 1949
Swing-Sérénade - Radio-Lausanne
Interview Radio-Lausanne, 1951
Kongresshaus, Zurich, 1955
Chacun son tour – Radio-Genève
Victoria Hall, Geneva, 1951
Interview Radio-Lausanne, 1953
La nuit est une sorcière
Théâtre Beaulieu, Lausanne, 1958
Soir de gala – Radio-Lausanne
Cinéma Arlequin, Sion, 1958
Private Concert, Geneva, 1954
4 CDs splendides! […] qualité exceptionnelle d’une plage à l’autre. […] recherche documentaire et iconographique sans précédent
Libération.fr (France)
The most sumptuous music album I have ever seen […]
Jazz Journal (Great Britain)
Si tratta dell'oggetto più bello e impressionante pubblicato negli ultimi anni nel mondo del jazz.
Musica Jazz (Italia)
Diese mit sehr viel Liebe und grossen Sachverstand zusammengestellte Box [...] ist eine grossartige Widmung
Jazz Podium (Deutschland)
Excellent 4CD […] exceptional production [...] unparalleled collection of photos and memorabilia
Jazz Wise (Great Britain)
Un mastering irréprochable […] incomparable valeur documentaire des interviews radiophoniques [...]
Jazz Magazine (France)
Un coffret somptueux […] qui va très vite devenir un collector recherché.
Salon littéraire (France)
Un document d’une richesse musicale singulière […]
Le Courrier (Suisse)
Remarquable, le travail éditorial […] est à la hauteur du contenu musical.
L’Humanité.fr (France)
La musique est tout simplement magnifique […], un magnifique livre, fourmillant de documents incroyables
Jazz Hot (France)
Rien que pour cette splendide iconographie, ce coffret mériterait l'acquisition
Bulletin du Hot Club de France (France)
Cet ouvrage édition numérotée de 1 à 2000, a fait l’unanimité parmi ceux qui ont pu le découvrir
Couleurs Jazz (France)
Un document sans précédent pour alimenter de manière exhaustive le culte rendu à l’un des inventeurs du jazz.
24 heures (Suisse)
Un véritable bijou sonore […] l’exhumation et la publication des concerts du jazzman […] relève du miracle de Noël.
Le Temps (Suisse)
L’ingénieur du son David Hadzis a fait des miracles pour restituer le souffle de Bechet.
Le Temps (Suisse)
Des enregistrements inédits [...] de véritables perles sonores […]
Tribune de Genève (Suisse)
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