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Illinois Jacquet
American jazz tenor saxophonist (1922–2004).
Born October 31st, 1922 in Broussard.
Died July 22nd, 2004 at 81 years old in Queens (myocardial infarction).
Occupations
bandleader, composer, jazz saxophonist, musician, saxophonist, singer
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I could just remember how my father used to say that the reason for living was to get ready to stay dead a long time. William Faulkner