Composer, producer, performer, film score writer and humanitarian, and a legendary figure in African music, Manu Dibango here pays homage to the sound of New Orleans and his hero Sidney Bechet. This album, originally out in 2007, is the sound of a superb musician in the company of friends, kicking back and thoroughly enjoying himself Dibango arranged the Bechet originals for tuba, vibes, piano, drums and alto sax. Daniel Sidney Bechet, son of the man himself, even guesting on one track.

The album comes with a bonus DVD featuring two tracks and some studio banter. Released on Cristal Reocrds Buy a Copy of Manu Dibango Plays Sydney Bechet: Homage to New Orleans