Sidney Bechet was a soprano saxophone pioneer whose warm, vocalistic tone became one of early jazz's most distinctive voices. 'Port Of Harlem Six' captures him leading a small ensemble through spirited Dixieland and New Orleans jazz with undeniable emotional depth. His soprano sax sings above the ensemble, sometimes mournful, sometimes exuberant, always commanding. The interplay feels intimate and lived-in, the kind of music born from genuine musical conversation. Bechet's influence echoes through decades of jazz history, and this recording shows exactly why—his blend of sophistication and raw feeling remains genuinely moving. An essential introduction to early jazz's most soulful voice.

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