Bix Beiderbecke: The Bix Beiderbecke Story (CD: Proper, 4 CDs)
Although he died at a tragically young age (28) and his career lasted only a few years, the cornet playing of Bix Beiderbecke still casts a long shadow today. Taking the innovations of early jazz players and adding a classical sophistication and tone to his improvisation, Bix was one of the first Modernists in jazz. Including sides cut with small bands to his work with the Paul Whiteman Orchestra, this 4CD set covers his whole career and full liner notes, photographs and discography tell the whole story. (Proper Records)
Price: £15.49
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