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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...
I Concentrate on YouIllinois Jacquet
Illinois Jacquet Plays Cole Porter
In a Sentimental MoodIllinois Jacquet
Quartet
2:55
How High the MoonIllinois Jacquet
The Complete Jazz At The Philharmonic On Verve, 1944-1949
5:29
On BroadwayIllinois Jacquet
The Message
Satin DollIllinois Jacquet and Sarah Vaughan
Quartet
4:04
I've Got You Under My SkinIllinois Jacquet
Illinois Jacquet Plays Cole Porter
