[Dixielandjazz] Si Tu Vois Ma Mere

[Jack Mitchell]

Harry Callaghan wrote:

> In 1941, as an experiment in overdubbing, Bechet recorded "The Sheik
> of Araby", playing SIX instruments.  I have no idea what album you would
> find it on. but I thought it might be worth mentioning here.  I do know it
> was recorded for RCA Victor.

That track was issued on a 78 rpm HMV disc in Australia (and no doubt 
elsewhere) in the forties. It's not Bechet's greatest recording. If you 
never find it on a CD, it won't be a great loss.

Best wishes
Jack Mitchell