I've been listening to a lot of jazz lately. Specifically, Sidney Bechet.
Beyond making me feel like the subject of a Ken Burns documentary--which it totally does--trumpet seems to lift my spirit.
Bechet was an interesting man. According to the internets he died in relative obscurity because he had a feisty temper. He was even jailed and deported in france after a shoot-out.
He took offense to someone telling him that he had played the wrong chord. And challenged him to a duel.That's the sort of musical act I can get behind!
It feels strange to "discover" older things but I've found lately that's exactly what makes me happy. If there's any other jazz musicians I should check out, you should let me know.
Party on, people.