Port of Harlem Six

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Originally recorded in 1939, this 10-inch release compiles the defining sessions of the Port of Harlem Six, a group assembled by Blue Note founder Alfred Lion. Sidney Bechet’s soaring soprano saxophone perfectly balances the deep blues feeling of the ensemble, which features legendary players like Frankie Newton and J.C. Higginbotham. The recordings are essential documents bridging the gap between New Orleans traditionalism and the swing era.