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Advice and guidance to those interested in building a library of jazz recordings.

Jazz Library: Big Sid Catlett

16/01/2010

Big Sid Catlett

BBC Radio 3 - Jazz Library, Big Sid Catlett

Alyn Shipton picks highlights of percussionist Big Sid Catlett's recordings.

Alyn Shipton and drum expert Richard Pite pick highlights of percussionist Big Sid Catlett's recordings, including work with Fletcher Henderson, Benny Goodman and Charlie Parker.

Big Sid Catlett was arguably one of the most naturally talented percussionists in jazz history. To celebrate Catlett's centenary in January 2010, Alyn Shipton is joined by drum expert Richard Pite to pick the highlights of a recorded catalogue that includes work with the swing orchestras of Fletcher Henderson and Benny Goodman, the modern jazz of Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie, and the original Louis Armstrong All Stars.

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