Illinois Jacquet

Illinois Jacquet Illinois Jacquet American jazz tenor saxophonist (1922–2004) Jean-Baptiste Illinois Jacquet (October 30, 1922 – July 22, 2004)[1] was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, best remembered for his solo on "Flying Home", critically recognized as the first R&B saxophone solo.[2] He is also known as one of the writers of the jazz standard "Don'cha Go 'Way Mad." This article needs additional citations for verification. (September 2010) Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Illinois Jacquet Jacquet, New York City, c. May 1947 (Photograph by William Paul Gottlieb) Background information Birth name Jean-Baptiste Illinois Jacquet Born (1922-10-30)October 30, 1922 Broussard, Louisiana, US Died July 22, 2004(2004-07-22) (aged 81) New York City, New York, US Genres Swing, bebop, jump blues Occupation(s)…

GENRES: Jazz, Tenor Saxophone

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