Illinois Jacquet

Acting

Born October 31, 1922 · Broussard, Louisiana, USA

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 saxoph…

Known for

Le Grand Échiquier

1972

The Ed Sullivan Show

1948

Stormy Weather

1943

Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story

2002

Jammin' the Blues

1944

Acting(5)

2002Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts StorySelf (uncredited)

Film

1972Le Grand ÉchiquierSelf

1948The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf