Jazz Concert in Memory of Sidney Bechet U.S. Debut of clarinetist Putte Wickman Entered from the booking ledger and New York Times concert listing and review. According to the review, proceeds from the concert were to go towards the establishment of a Sidney Bechet Cancer Fund (Bechet died of cancer on May 14, 1959). Sammy Price introduced Edith Piaf as the honorary chairman of the Sidney Bechet Cancer Fund. "WEEK'S MUSIC PROGRAMS." New York Times (1923-), Jun 14 1959, p. 1. ProQuest. Web. 7 Mar. 2022. Wilson, John S. "Bechet Memorial Jazz Concert Will Help Form a Cancer Fund." New York Times (1923-), Jun 15 1959, p. 31. ProQuest. Web. 7 Mar. 2022. tribute 1959-06-14T14:00:00