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Illinois Jacquet
One of the most celebrated jazz saxophonists of the second half of the 20th
century, Illinois Jacquet popularised the so-called screeching sound of the
instrument but also played with depth and lustre. He performed with most of the
top jazz artists of the period including vibraphonist and bandleader Lionel
Hampton and his solo on Hampton's track 'Flying Home' influenced many
saxophonists who came after him.
Born in Louisiana, Jacquet grew up in Houston, Texas, the son of a part-time
bandleader. He played the alto saxophone as a child and as a teenager joined a
local dance ba...
StardustIllinois Jacquet and Illinois Jacquet & His Orchestra
Illinois Jacquet and His Orchestra
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I Surrender, DearIllinois Jacquet
It's Wild
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I Can't Get StartedBuck Clayton, Illinois Jacquet, Coleman Hawkins, J.C. Heard, Curly Russell and Kenny Kersey
Quartet
9:04
She's Funny That WayIllinois Jacquet
Rex Stewart Plays Duke Ellington
2:51
Satin DollIllinois Jacquet and Sarah Vaughan
Quartet
4:04
That's My DesireIllinois Jacquet and Illinois Jacquet & His Orchestra
Illinois Jacquet And His Orchestra
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