Illinois Jacquet

Illinois Jacquet
One of the great tenors, Illinois Jacquet's 1942 "Flying Home" solo is considered the first RB sax solo, and spawned a full generation of younger tenors (including Joe Houston and Big Jay McNeely) who built their careers from his style, and practically from that one song.

Jacquet, whose older brother Russell (1917-1990) was a trumpeter who sometimes played in his bands, grew up in Houston, and his tough tone and emotional sound defined the Texas tenor school. After playing locally, he moved...
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Illinois Jacquet Illinois Jacquet [Clef]
Illinois Jacquet [Clef] - Illinois Jacquet
By: Illinois Jacquet
Credited Role:Main Performer
Song List: Listen to Songs by Jacquet, Illinois Frantic Fanny, Stella By Starlight, Satin Doll
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Illinois Jacquet Complete Illinois Jacquet Sessions 1945-50
Complete Illinois Jacquet Sessions 1945-50 - Illinois Jacquet
By: Illinois Jacquet
Credited Role:Main Performer
Song List: Flying Home, Pt. 1, Flying Home, Pt. 2, Uptown Boogie
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