Illinois Jacquet

Summary

Illinois Jacquet is a human^[1]. He was born in Broussard^[2]. He was born on October 31, 1922^[3]. He passed away in Queens^[4]. He died on July 22, 2004^[5]. He worked as a jazz saxophonist^[6], composer^[7], singer^[8], bandleader^[9], and musician^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (476 views/month, #7,201 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Illinois Jacquet's place of birth was Broussard^[2].
• Illinois Jacquet died in Queens^[4].
• Illinois Jacquet was born on October 31, 1922^[3].
• Illinois Jacquet died on July 22, 2004^[5].
• Burial took place at Woodlawn Cemetery^[12].
• Illinois Jacquet held citizenship in United States^[13].
• Illinois Jacquet is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group^[14].
• Illinois Jacquet worked as a jazz saxophonist^[6].
• Illinois Jacquet's professions included composer^[7].
• Illinois Jacquet's professions included singer^[8].
• Illinois Jacquet worked as a bandleader^[9].
• Illinois Jacquet's professions included musician^[10].
• Illinois Jacquet's professions included saxophonist^[15].
• Illinois Jacquet's field of work was music^[16].
• Among Illinois Jacquet's employers was Harvard University^[17].
• Illinois Jacquet was educated at Wheatley High School^[18].
• Illinois Jacquet is recorded as male^[19].
• Illinois Jacquet's instance of is recorded as human^[20].
• Illinois Jacquet's genre is swing^[21].
• Illinois Jacquet's genre is bebop^[22].
• Illinois Jacquet's genre is jump blues^[23].
• Illinois Jacquet's genre is Dixieland jazz^[24].
• Illinois Jacquet's record label is recorded as Apollo Records^[25].
• Illinois Jacquet's record label is recorded as Atlantic Records^[26].
• Illinois Jacquet's record label is recorded as Epic Records^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Broussard^[2], Illinois Jacquet… he was born on October 31, 1922^[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group^[14].

Education

Illinois Jacquet's education included a stint at Wheatley High School^[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include jazz saxophonist^[6], composer^[7], singer^[8], bandleader^[9], musician^[10], and saxophonist^[15]. Illinois Jacquet's field of work was music^[16]. Among his employers was Harvard University^[17].

Death and Burial

Illinois Jacquet died on July 22, 2004^[5]. He died in Queens^[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction^[28]. Burial took place at Woodlawn Cemetery^[12].

Why It Matters

Illinois Jacquet ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (476 views/month, #7,201 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[29] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[30]

He has been cited as an influence by Houston Person^[31], a jazz musician^[32], b. 1934^[33], of United States^[34] and Plas Johnson^[35], a jazz musician^[36], b. 1931^[37], of United States^[38].

FAQs

Where was Illinois Jacquet born?

Illinois Jacquet was born in Broussard^[2].

Where did Illinois Jacquet die?

Illinois Jacquet died in Queens^[4].

What did Illinois Jacquet do for work?

Illinois Jacquet worked as jazz saxophonist^[6], composer^[7], singer^[8], bandleader^[9], and musician^[10].

Where did Illinois Jacquet go to school?

Illinois Jacquet was educated at Wheatley High School^[18].

Who did Illinois Jacquet influence?

Illinois Jacquet has been cited as an influence by Houston Person^[31] and Plas Johnson^[35].