On This Day in Jazz History

May 14, 1897: Saxophonist/clarinetist Sidney Bechet born in New Orleans, LA.

Added: 2008-04-15

More facts on this day:

1897
Saxophonist/clarinetist Sidney Bechet born in New Orleans, LA.

1898
Drummer Zutty Singleton born in Bunkie, LA.

1934
Fletcher Henderson records "Wrappin' It Up."

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