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Jean-Baptiste Illinois Jacquet (October 30, 1922 – July 22, 2004) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, best remembered for his solo on "Flying Home", critically recognized as the first R&B saxophone solo.
Learn about the life and achievements of Illinois Jacquet, one of the most influential tenor saxophonists in jazz history. From his groundbreaking solo on \"Flying Home\" to his Harvard residency and Lincoln Center award, Jacquet was a master of swing and a pioneer of R&B.
Jul 22, 2004 · Learn about Illinois Jacquet, a saxophone player who played in R&B and jazz bands and recorded \"Flying Home\". Find his albums, reviews, and more on AllMusic.
Nov 5, 2008 · Bandleader Illinois Jacquet was recognized as the king of the tenor saxophone. During his long career, Jacquet played with everyone from Basie to Lionel Hampton and gained notoriety for his...
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Jul 7, 2017 · Learn about Illinois Jacquet, one of the most influential tenor saxophonists in jazz history. Discover his career highlights, his solo on \"Flying Home\", his innovations on harmonics and his impact on rock and roll.
Jul 23, 2004 · July 23, 2004. Illinois Jacquet, the influential tenor-saxophone star who bridged swing and rhythm and blues and persevered as a big band leader into his early 80's, died yesterday at his home...
May 17, 2018 · Learn about Illinois Jacquet, one of the most distinctive and innovative tenor saxophone players of the post-swing era. He introduced the honking sax style, played with Lionel Hampton, Count Basie, and Jazz at the Philharmonic, and led his own big band.
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