Illinois Jacquet Jacquet, New York City, ca. May 1947 (Photograph by William Paul Gottlieb) Background information Birth name Jean-Baptiste Illinois Jacquet Born (1922-10-31)October 31, 1922 Broussard, Louisiana, US Died July 22, 2004(2004-07-22) (aged 81) Queens, New York, US Genres Swing, bebop, jump blues Occupation(s) Musician, bandleader, composer Instruments Tenor saxophone, bassoon, alto saxophone Years active 1941–2004 Labels...
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Illinois Jacquet Jacquet, New York City, ca. May 1947 (Photograph by William Paul Gottlieb) Background information Birth name Jean-Baptiste Illinois Jacquet Born (1922-10-31)October 31, 1922 Broussard, Louisiana, US Died July 22, 2004(2004-07-22) (aged 81) Queens, New York, US Genres Swing, bebop, jump blues Occupation(s) Musician, bandleader, composer Instruments Tenor saxophone, bassoon, alto saxophone Years active 1941–2004 Labels...