Illinois Jacquet
1922 - 2004 (age 81) • Acting
Illinois Jacquet
Jean-Baptiste "Illinois" Jacquet (October 30, 1922 – July 22, 2004) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, best remembered for his solo on "Flying Home", critically recognized as the first R&B saxophone solo.
Known For
The Ed Sullivan Show
68%
Self
1948
Le Grand Échiquier
80%
Self
1972
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
70%
Self (uncredited)
2002
Le Grand Échiquier
80%
Self
1972
The Ed Sullivan Show
68%
Self
1948
Jammin' the Blues
70%
Self - on Tenor Sax
1944
Stormy Weather
69%
Band Member (uncredited)
1943