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| Birth name | Jean-Baptiste Illinois Jacquet |
| Born | October 30, 1922, Broussard, Louisiana, US |
| Died | July 22, 2004, New York City, New York, US |
| Genres | Swing, bebop, jump blues |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, bandleader, composer |
| Instruments | Tenor saxophone, bassoon, alto saxophone |
| Years active | 1941–2004 |
| Labels | Apollo, Savoy, Aladdin, RCA, Verve, Mercury, Roulette, Epic, Argo, Prestige, Black Lion, Black & Blue, Atlantic |
| Associated acts | Cab Calloway, Dexter Gordon, Flip Phillips |
About Illinois Jacquet
Saxophonist Illinois Jacquet was born in Broussard, Louisiana, United States on October 31, 1922. He dies at the age of 81, on July 22, 2004.
Tenor saxophonist well remembered for his role in the song"Flying Home", which included the first R&B saxophone solo. He was one of the rare jazz players who could also play the bassoon.
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Illinois Jacquet before becoming famous
Illinois Jacquet was born in the Zodiac sign Scorpio (The Scorpion), and 1922 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Dog (狗).
As a child, he played alto saxophone in his father's band, joined the Milton Larkin Orchestra at the age of fifteen, and then relocated to Los Angeles, where he met Jazz Singer Nat King Cole.
Achievement of Illinois Jacquet
He created a band with his brother and Bassist Charles Mingus in 1944.
Illinois Jacquet's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship
He grew raised in a musical family because his father was a bandleader, his brother Russell played trumpet, and his other brother Linton was a drummer.
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Illinois Jacquet Collabed with
He co-starred in the Academy Award-nominated film Jammin' the Blues with Saxophonist Lester Young.
Illinois Jacquet Income & Net worth
Illinois Jacquet's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a saxophonist. Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the Illinois Jacquet.
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Latest information about Illinois Jacquet updated on March 24 2023.
