Ike Quebec was an American jazz tenor saxophonist who became an important figure at Blue Note Records both as a performer and talent scout. His warm, sensuous tone was particularly suited to ballads and soul jazz, as demonstrated on albums like 'Heavy Soul' and 'Blue and Sentimental.' Quebec's style bridged swing and hard bop, with a romantic approach that anticipated soul jazz developments. As a talent scout for Blue Note, he helped discover artists including Thelonious Monk. Quebec's career was interrupted by illness, but his recordings remain prized for their emotional depth and beautiful tone. His influence on subsequent tenor saxophonists, particularly in the soul jazz tradition, was significant.

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Ike Quebec Dear John US 7" vinyl single record 45-1748 Blue Note 1959

IKE QUEBEC Dear John (Rare 1959 US Blue Note wide centred 7 single on a dark blue & silver label with 47 W.63 Street address along the top & RVG stamped in the run-outs. Also features Blue Monday plain die-cut sleeve. The vinyl grades EX/EX- with some light paper hairline scuffs to show play)
£50.00 used