Sidney Bechet Research Paper
Biography:
Sidney Bechet, one of the greatest jazz soprano saxophonist, clarinetist, and composer was born on May 14, 1897, in New Orleans, Louisiana. “Bechet was Born into a Creole musical family during a period in New Orleans musical history when all the critical ingredients were coming together to create what would later be called jazz” (Bechet, 1993). At a young age, he was a fascinated by watching the Louisiana parades. His greatest intriguing part was when the “Second Liners” joined the parade. The “Second Liners” consisted of people at lacked the funds to participate in the Main Parade. These musicians used whatever they had at home create a sound, for instance, water pails, and plates (Barron, Montuori, & Barron, 1997, pg.139).
He was born with the gift of playing a perfect tune in conjunction with a great musical memory. This great talent enabled him to be successful at never learning to read music. As a …show more content…
He learned how to adapt to change by working from location to location to play in various groups. This vast amount of relocating did not stop him; he showed determination to keep doing what he loved, playing music. His music journey speaks to while showcasing his unceasing ambition.
Similarities/Differences of this creator and myself:
Sidney Bechet’s drive at a young age, start from him imagining being a part of the Main Parade but ended with his dying as a Famous Musician. His life was not consistent or stable. When he went on his own, he did not start off financially sound; he took a risk by taking jobs and playing all over.
Unlike Sidney, I did not choose to leave my education to accomplish my dreams. Even as a young dancer with the passion for succeeding as a professional, my parent’s expectation of me attaining a decent education and stable job drove my decisions. Which ultimately ended in the ceasing of pursuing my dancing
Sidney Bechet, one of the greatest jazz soprano saxophonist, clarinetist, and composer was born on May 14, 1897, in New Orleans, Louisiana. “Bechet was Born into a Creole musical family during a period in New Orleans musical history when all the critical ingredients were coming together to create what would later be called jazz” (Bechet, 1993). At a young age, he was a fascinated by watching the Louisiana parades. His greatest intriguing part was when the “Second Liners” joined the parade. The “Second Liners” consisted of people at lacked the funds to participate in the Main Parade. These musicians used whatever they had at home create a sound, for instance, water pails, and plates (Barron, Montuori, & Barron, 1997, pg.139).
He was born with the gift of playing a perfect tune in conjunction with a great musical memory. This great talent enabled him to be successful at never learning to read music. As a …show more content…
He learned how to adapt to change by working from location to location to play in various groups. This vast amount of relocating did not stop him; he showed determination to keep doing what he loved, playing music. His music journey speaks to while showcasing his unceasing ambition.
Similarities/Differences of this creator and myself:
Sidney Bechet’s drive at a young age, start from him imagining being a part of the Main Parade but ended with his dying as a Famous Musician. His life was not consistent or stable. When he went on his own, he did not start off financially sound; he took a risk by taking jobs and playing all over.
Unlike Sidney, I did not choose to leave my education to accomplish my dreams. Even as a young dancer with the passion for succeeding as a professional, my parent’s expectation of me attaining a decent education and stable job drove my decisions. Which ultimately ended in the ceasing of pursuing my dancing