Illinois Jacquet
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Jean-Baptiste Illinois Jacquet was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, best remembered for his solo on "Flying Home", critically recognized as the first R&B saxophone solo. He is also known as one of
Jacquet, New York City, c. May 1947 (Photograph by William Paul Gottlieb)
Jacquet in 1941
Illinois Jacquet, Meer Jazz Festival 1998
Illinois Jacquet's gravesite at Woodlawn Cemetery in The Bronx, New York.
Leo Parker
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Leo Parker was an American jazz musician, who primarily played baritone saxophone. Parker was the earliest baritone saxophonist to play bebop.
