As per our current Database, Illinois Jacquet has been died on Jul 22, 2004 (age 81).
When Illinois Jacquet die, Illinois Jacquet was 81 years old.
| Popular As | Illinois Jacquet |
| Occupation | Saxophonist |
| Age | 81 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Born | October 31, 1922 (Broussard, LA) |
| Birthday | October 31 |
| Town/City | Broussard, LA |
| Nationality | LA |
Illinois Jacquet’s zodiac sign is Scorpio. According to astrologers, Scorpio-born are passionate and assertive people. They are determined and decisive, and will research until they find out the truth. Scorpio is a great leader, always aware of the situation and also features prominently in resourcefulness. Scorpio is a Water sign and lives to experience and express emotions. Although emotions are very important for Scorpio, they manifest them differently than other water signs. In any case, you can be sure that the Scorpio will keep your secrets, whatever they may be.
Illinois Jacquet was born in the Year of the Dog. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Dog are loyal, faithful, honest, distrustful, often guilty of telling white lies, temperamental, prone to mood swings, dogmatic, and sensitive. Dogs excel in business but have trouble finding mates. Compatible with Tiger or Horse.
Tenor Saxophonist who is recognized for his role in the song "Flying Home," which featured the first R&B saxophone solo. He was also one of the few jazz artists to play the bassoon.
He performed alto saxophone in his father's band as a child, played with the Milton Larkin Orchestra at the age of fifteen, and then moved to Los Angeles where he met Nat King Cole.
He started a band with his brother and Charles Mingus in 1944.
He was raised in a musical family; his father was a bandleader, his brother Russell played trumpet, and his other brother Linton was a Drummer.
He was in Jammin' the Blues with Lester Young, a film that was nominated for an Academy Award.
