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Illinois Jacquet

(1922–2004) Jazz Saxophonist

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Illinois Jacquet was a jazz saxophonist.

Quick Facts About Illinois Jacquet

Born
October 31, 1922
Died
July 22, 2004
Profession
Jazz Saxophonist

About Illinois Jacquet

[Wikidata] American jazz tenor saxophonist (1922–2004)... | [Wikipedia] Jean-Baptiste Illinois Jacquet was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, best remembered for his solo on "Flying Home", critically recognized as the first R&B saxophone solo. He is also known as one of the writers of the jazz standard "Don'cha Go 'Way Mad."

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