OFFICERS
Daniel
Bechet
Honorary President
Eric D. Offner
President
Alan
Theodore
Secretary
Bert Levi
Assistant
Treasurer
Board
of Directors
George Avaklan
Jean Bach
Daniel S. Bechet
Vera
Bechet-Dugais
John Chilton
Guy Demole
Matt Domber
Francois Bujon
De L'Estang
Lorraine Gordon
Nat Hentoff
Dick
Hyman
Jack Kleinsinger
Jean Pierre Leloir
Bert Levi
Dan Morgenstern
Eric D. Offner
Cynthia Sayer
Phil
Schaap
Carrie Smith
Dick Smolens
Phil Stern
Alan
Theodore
George Wein
Rebecca Weller
Dr. Michael White
Bob Wilber
Fabrice Zammarchi |
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THE SIDNEY BECHET SOCIETYŽ
is proud to announce the 2007 schedule of Four
Exciting Jam Sessions. All concerts start at 7:15 p.m. All concerts
are at The Lighthouse, 111 East 59th Street, New York.
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Monday, April 9
WYCLIFFE GORDON'S "One Man Band"
Sidney Bechet's One Man Band gained notoriety when Bechet played all instruments in his recording of The Sheik of Araby. On April 9 Wycliffe Gordon will play the trombone, trumpet, tuba, piano, bass, didgeridoo and other instruments, and vocalize. Eric Reed, Jay Leonhart and others will accompany him. |
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Monday May 21st
EVAN CHRISTOPHER'S "Les Amis du Jazz"
Now based in Paris, Evan has assembled a band of the brightest stars of classic jazz in the French scene. With the support of the French American Cultural Exchange and Chamber Music of America, Evan will present his new quintet, with special guest Jon-Erik Kellso. The band boasts many rare Bechet compositions in their repertoire and will be making the US release of their CD at this concert. |
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Monday, October 1st
VINCE GIORDANO'S "Bechet and More"
Vince Giordano scored a major hit at our April 2006 concert, Giordano Plays Bechet. We are very pleased to present Vince Giordano and His Minihawks Plays Bechet and More, Part II |
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Monday, November 5th
DEREK SMITH'S "Best of the 92nd Street Y"
Derek Smith who has hosted many 92nd Street Y concerts with Dick Hyman will recall the best parts of the 92nd Street Y concerts at the Sidney Bechet Society. |
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Click here for tickets
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Location:
The Lighthouse
(these concerts are not affiliated with The Lighthouse)
111 East 59th Street
between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue
(4,5,6 and N,R subway stops to Lexington and 59th street
station) |
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