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Illinois Jacquet

American jazz tenor saxophonist, songwriter.

Born October 31st, 1922 in Broussard. [ref]

Died July 22nd, 2004 at 81 years old in Queens (myocardial infarction). [ref]

Occupations
bandleader, composer, jazz musician, saxophonist, singer
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If we lose love and self respect for each other, this is how we finally die. Maya Angelou