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En 1944, volvió a California y formó un grupo con su hermano Russell y Charles Mingus. En esta época también aparece, con Lester Young, en la película Jammin' the Blues, que fue nominada para los Premios Óscar.
Jean-Baptiste Illinois Jacquet (October 30, 1922 – July 22, 2004) [1] was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, best remembered for his solo on "Flying Home", critically recognized as the first R&B saxophone solo. [2] He is also known as one of the writers of the jazz standard " Don'cha Go 'Way Mad ."
“Illinois Jacquet is considered to be one of the most influential tenor saxophonists in the history of jazz music. ... on May 26, 1942, catapulted Jacquet to international fame and the solo became more famous than the song itself. ... Two years later, on July 2, 1944, ...
30 de nov. de 2022 · In 1944 Jacquet formed a small group that included his brother Russell and worked in California. While there he appeared in the famous Lester Young film short Jammin’ the Blues. Jacquet is on the final number, climaxing the performance by screaming on his tenor by biting on his reed.
10 de jun. de 2013 · By 1942 Lionel Hampton had hired the nineteen-year-old Jacquet to replace the great saxophonist Lester Young. On May 26, 1942, Jacquet performed what would become a legendary solo during the recording of the tune “Flying Home.”
7 de jul. de 2017 · His classic solo on “Flying Home” recorded with the Lionel Hampton Band at Decca Records in New York City, on May 26, 1942, catapulted Jacquet to international fame and the solo became more famous than the song itself.
23 de jul. de 2004 · Illinois Jacquet, the influential tenor-saxophone star who bridged swing and rhythm and blues and persevered as a big band leader into his early 80's, died yesterday at his home in...
