Artist: Illinois Jacquet
Genre: Jazz
Illinois Jacquet was an American jazz tenor saxophonist who became famous for his honking, extroverted style that helped bridge swing and rhythm and blues. His 1942 solo on Lionel Hampton's 'Flying Home' is considered one of the most influential saxophone solos in jazz history, establishing a template for R&B saxophone. Jacquet's style combined jazz sophistication with crowd-pleasing showmanship, making him popular with both jazz purists and general audiences. He was a fixture at Jazz at the Philharmonic concerts and led his own successful groups for decades. Jacquet's influence extended beyond jazz into rock and roll and R&B, where his honking style became foundational. He remained active until his death in 2004, celebrated as a living link to the classic era of jazz saxophone.
Illinois Jacquet vinyl records
6 Illinois Jacquet new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
COUNT BASIE With Illinois Jacquet (1975 UK 11-track LP featuring a side recorded on 12th October 1944 in Hollywood & a side recorded on August 11th 1946 in New York. The front laminated picture sleeve shows minimal wear with a vintage price sticker on the back & the vinyl is Excellent with very little play) Track Listing: 1
£9.00 used
ILLINOIS JACQUET I Grandi Del Jazz (1981 Italian only 5-track compilation LP issued as #39 of a series of 104 internal pocket gatefold picture sleeve with 8-page full colour illustrated booklet and extensive biography details in Italian. The sleeve shows only some light shelfwear & creasing & the vinyl is superb GDJ39) Track Listing: 1
£7.99 used
ILLINOIS JACQUET Illinois Flies Again (1980s Italian 13-track double LP featuring two separate sixties recording dates from 63 and 66 with such notables as Kenny Burrell Wally Richardson and Willie Rodriguez. Housed in a full glossy & stickered gatefold picture sleeve with extensive liner notes by Stan Britt a former writer for The Wire magazine [back in its jazz infancy]
£19.00 used
ILLINOIS JACQUET King Jacquet (1977 French 16-track LP featuring sessions recorded between 1947 & 1950 gatefold picture sleeve. This copy has been nicely AUTOGRAPHED on the front & dedicated To David by no less a person than the legendary ILLINOIS JACQUET himself. In addition stapled inside the gatefold is the business card of Jacquets Inc [Illinois & Russell Jacquet] which promises Music For All Occasions - A gem
£84.00 used
ILLINOIS JACQUET The Illinois Jacquet Allstars (1980 UK 6-track LP also featuring Vic Dickenson on Trombone Barry Harris on Piano Gray Sargeant on Guitar Slam Stewart on Bass & Grady Tate on Drums front laminated picture sleeve. This copyhasbeen AUTOGRAPHED To Maggieon the front of the sleeve in blue ballpoint pen JSP1014) Track Listing: Bow Jest Lime House Blues G Baby I Cover The Waterfront Lover Come Back Exactly Like You
£17.00 used
ILLINOIS JACQUET Illinois Jacquet (1981 UK 7-track vinyl LP recorded New York City 1964 picture sleeve with notes by Aun Morgan JR154) Track Listing: When My Dream Boat Comes Home Desert Winds Star Eyes Blues For Early Bird Lester Leaps In Youre My Thrill Canadian Sunset
£12.00 used