Illinois Jacquet (born October 31, 1922, Broussard, Louisiana, USA - died July 22, 2004, Queens, New York City, New York, USA) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, composer and bandleader. He also doubled on bassoon, being one of the few jazz players to master that instrument. At 15, Jacquet began playing with Milt Larkins' Orchestra, & in 1939 Jacquet moved to L.A., California, where he met Nat King Cole and would sometimes sit in with his trio. He played with the big bands of Lionel Hampton (1942), Cab Calloway (1943-1944) and Count Basie (1945-1946). After playing the first "Jazz at the Philharmonic" concert, Jacquet formed his own band (which also included his older brother Russell Jacquet, a trumpet player) recording excellent albums for various labels.
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October 10, 2003
SESC Vila Mariana
São Paulo, São Paulo, BrazilMay 13, 1998
Tonhalle
Dusseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, GermanySeptember 27, 1994
Carnegie Hall
New York, New York, United StatesJuly 18, 1992
Remparts de Mousserolles
Bayonne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FranceJune 18, 1989
Hollywood Bowl
Los Angeles, California, United StatesApril 30, 1985
Tonhalle
Dusseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, GermanyJune 30, 1984
Carnegie Hall
New York, New York, United StatesJune 26, 1984
Carnegie Hall
New York, New York, United StatesJune 20, 1981
Hollywood Bowl
Los Angeles, California, United StatesJuly 22, 1979
Alexandra Palace
London, England, United KingdomJuly 20, 1979
Alexandra Palace
London, England, United KingdomJuly 19, 1979
Alexandra Palace
London, England, United KingdomJuly 17, 1979
Alexandra Palace
London, England, United KingdomJune 30, 1979
Saratoga Performing Arts Center
Saratoga Springs, New York, United StatesNovember 1, 1978
Village Gate
New York, New York, United Statesexact date unknown, incomplete
1. Flying Home(Benny Goodman Sextet cover)
July 19, 1976
WDR Funkhaus
Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, GermanyDecember 8, 1974
Charles Playhouse
Boston, Massachusetts, United StatesDecember 5, 1974
Charles Playhouse
Boston, Massachusetts, United StatesMarch 4, 1973
Carnegie Hall
New York, New York, United StatesJanuary 20, 1973
Aula der ehemaligen Kantonsschule
Baden, Aargau, SwitzerlandIllinois Jacquet has released 48+ albums. Some of their notable releases include Nice Jazz 1978, Memories Of You, The Illinois Jacquet Story. Explore their complete discography on this page.
Some of Illinois Jacquet's most popular tracks include Harlem Nocturne, Port Of Rico, Port Of Rico (07-22-52), I Cover The Waterfront, Flying Home. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.
Illinois Jacquet (born October 31, 1922, Broussard, Louisiana, USA - died July 22, 2004, Queens, New York City, New York, USA) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, composer and bandleader. He also... Read the full biography on this page.
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