Illinois Jacquet - The Complete Illinois Jacquet Sessions 1945-50 [1996] (4 x CDs)

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IILLINOIS JACQUET

Illinois Jacquet - The Complete Illinois Jacquet Sessions 1945-50 [1996] (4 x CDs)

Jean-Baptiste Illinois Jacquet (October 30, 1922 - July 22, 2004) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, renowned for his pioneering role in the development of the honking tenor saxophone style. Born in Broussard, Louisiana, Jacquet gained fame with his iconic solo on Lionel Hampton's "Flying Home" in 1942, which is considered one of the first R&B saxophone solos. Throughout his career, he played with jazz legends like Louis Armstrong, Nat King Cole, and Count Basie. Jacquet was also one of the few jazz musicians to play the bassoon. His contributions to jazz and R&B left an indelible mark on music history

This four-CD set has all of the recordings made as a leader by tenor-saxophonist Illinois Jacquet during a period when he was at the height of his popularity. After his classic solo made "Flying Home" a major hit for Lionel Hampton in 1942, Jacquet spent time with Cab Calloway's band, was a sensation with Jazz at the Philharmonic, and was featured as a star soloist with Count Basie. In 1946, Jacquet went out on his own and his combo (ranging from six to eight pieces) was extremely popular, featuring its leader's hard-swinging solos which utilized a liberal amount of honks and screams. The first real R&B tenorman, Illinois Jacquet was always a much more well-rounded soloist than the specialists who followed him. The 17 sessions that are included on this essential box draws its material from the Aladdin, Apollo, ARA, Savoy, and Victor catalogues. Some of the music has been readily available in recent years, but this is the best way to acquire the swinging performances. Among Jacquet's most notable sidemen are trumpeters Joe Newman, Emmett Berry (who was actually the leader of one of these dates), Russell Jacquet (who also contributes some bluish vocals), and Fats Navarro (who solos on one song); trombonists Henry Coker, Trummy Young, and J.J. Johnson; baritonist Leo Parker; pianists Sir Charles Thompson, Bill Doggett, and John Lewis; bassist Charles Mingus; drummers Johnny Otis and Shadow Wilson; and (on two songs) singer Wynonie Harris. Fun music. (AllMusic review by Scott Yanow)

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Track lists

CD1

01 Illinois Jacquet - Flying Home (Part One) 2:49

02 Illinois Jacquet - Flying Home (Part Two) 2:18

03 Illinois Jacquet - Uptown Boogie 2:20

04 Illinois Jacquet - Throw it Out of Your Mind Baby 3:04

05 Illinois Jacquet - Jacquet Mood 2:28

06 Illinois Jacquet - Wondering and Thinking of You 3:09

07 Illinois Jacquet - Memories of You 3:13

08 Illinois Jacquet - Wynonie's Blues 2:48

09 Illinois Jacquet - Here Comes The Blues 2:55

10 Illinois Jacquet - Bottoms Up (LP Take) 2:58

11 Illinois Jacquet - Bottoms Up (78 Take) 2:58

12 Illinois Jacquet - Merle's Mood (LP Take) 2:56

13 Illinois Jacquet - Merle's Mood (78 Take) 2:57

14 Illinois Jacquet - What's This 2:39

15 Illinois Jacquet - I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance 3:10

16 Illinois Jacquet - Ladies Lullaby (Alt) 2:48

17 Illinois Jacquet - Ladie's Lullaby 2:44

18 Illinois Jacquet - Illinois Stomp 3:01

CD2

01 Illinois Jacquet - Don't Blame Me 3:07

02 Illinois Jacquet - Don't Blame Me (ALT) 3:17

03 Illinois Jacquet - Jumpin' Jacquet 2:56

04 Illinois Jacquet - Jumpin' Jacquet (ALT) 2:51

05 Illinois Jacquet - Blue Mood 2:50

06 Illinois Jacquet - Jacquet in The Box 2:56

07 Illinois Jacquet - Jacquet in The Box (ALT) 2:49

08 Illinois Jacquet - Savoy Blip (AKA Jacquet and No Vest) 2:51

09 Illinois Jacquet - Savoy Blip (ALT) 3:10

10 Illinois Jacquet - Illinois Goes to Chicago 2:58

11 Illinois Jacquet - Doggin' With Doggett 2:58

12 Illinois Jacquet - Doggin' With Doggett (ALT) 3:02

13 Illinois Jacquet - Minor Romp (ALT) 3:09

14 Illinois Jacquet - Minor Romp (AKA Jacquet and Coat) 2:49

15 Illinois Jacquet - Berry's Blues (AKA Jacquet's Blues) 2:38

16 Illinois Jacquet - Jumpin' at Apollo 2:57

17 Illinois Jacquet - Jacquet Bounce 2:55

18 Illinois Jacquet - She's Funny That Way 2:50

19 Illinois Jacquet - 12 Minutes to Go (10' LP Take) 2:47

20 Illinois Jacquet - 12 Minutes to Go (78 Take) 2:46

CD3

01 Illinois Jacquet - For Europeans Only 2:45

02 Illinois Jacquet - Big Dog 2:44

03 Illinois Jacquet - You Left Me All Alone 3:02

04 Illinois Jacquet - Jivin' With Jack The Bellboy 2:51

05 Illinois Jacquet - Blow, Illinois, Blow 2:49

06 Illinois Jacquet - Illinois Blows The Blues 2:33

07 Illinois Jacquet - South Street Special (78 Take) 2:44

08 Illinois Jacquet - South Street Special (LP Take) 2:47

09 Illinois Jacquet - Diggin' The Count 2:51

10 Illinois Jacquet - Robbins'Nets 2:56

11 Illinois Jacquet - Music Hall Beat 2:48

12 Illinois Jacquet - Jumpin' at The Woodside (Alt) 2:48

13 Illinois Jacquet - Jumpin' at The Woodside 2:45

14 Illinois Jacquet - Goofin' Off 2:26

15 Illinois Jacquet - Riffin' With Jacquet 2:55

16 Illinois Jacquet - Sahara Heat (Alt) 3:27

17 Illinois Jacquet - Sahara Heat 2:44

18 Illinois Jacquet - It's Wild 2:35

19 Illinois Jacquet - Destination Moon 2:51

20 Illinois Jacquet - For Truly 2:57

21 Illinois Jacquet - I Surrender Dear (Alt) 3:48

22 Illinois Jacquet - I Surrender Dear 3:04

CD4

01 Illinois Jacquet - Jet Propulsion 2:55

02 Illinois Jacquet - King Jacquet 2:36

03 Illinois Jacquet - Try Me One More Time 3:01

04 Illinois Jacquet - Embryo 2:42

05 Illinois Jacquet - Riffin' at 24th Street 2:46

06 Illinois Jacquet - Mutton Leg 2:18

07 Illinois Jacquet - Symphony in Sid 3:04

08 Illinois Jacquet - A Jacquet for Jack The Bellboy 3:05

09 Illinois Jacquet - Big Foot 3:07

10 Illinois Jacquet - Black Velvet 3:11

11 Illinois Jacquet - B-Yot 2:18

12 Illinois Jacquet - Adam's Alley 2:11

13 Illinois Jacquet - Blue Satin 2:36

14 Illinois Jacquet - Stay Away 3:04

15 Illinois Jacquet - My Old Gal 2:47

16 Illinois Jacquet - Slow Down Baby 2:39

17 Illinois Jacquet - Hot Rod 2:28

18 Illinois Jacquet - You Gotta Change 2:47

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