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Illinois Jacquet
Jean-Baptiste Illinois Jacquet (October 31, 1922 - July 22, 2004) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, best remembered for his solo on "Flying Home", critically recognized as the first R&B saxophone solo.
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The Jacquet Files, Vol. 2: Big Band Rehearsal 1986 [2018]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| In a Sentimental Mood | 4:24 |
| I Don’t Stand a Ghost of a Chance With You | 3:15 |
The Jacquet Files, Vol. 4: Big Band Live At the Village Vanguard 1987 [2018]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| On the Sunny Side of the Street | 7:44 |
The Jacquet Files, Vol. 1: Big Band Live at the Village Vanguard 1986 [2017]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| On the Sunny Side of the Street | 4:50 |
Five Classic Albums: The Kid and the Brute/Swing's the Thing/Illinois Jacquet Flies Aga [2012]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| September Song | |
| That's My Desire |
1953-1955 [2008]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| It's the Talk of the Town | 3:30 |
| September Song | 4:33 |
| Love Is Here to Stay | 4:30 |
| East of the Sun | 4:44 |
Swingin' Live with Illinois Jacquet [2007]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Don't Blame Me | 5:47 |
| On the Sunnyside of the Street | 6:14 |
| More Than You Know | 5:16 |
Bosses of the Ballad/Spectrum [2006]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| I Concentrate on You | 4:07 |
| You Do Something to Me | 3:30 |
| Begin the Beguine | 3:16 |
| I've Got You Under My Skin | 4:18 |
| Goin' out of My Head | 2:19 |
Memories of You [2005]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Ghost of a Chance | 3:09 |
| Don't Blame Me | 3:06 |
| She's Funny That Way | 2:49 |
| I Surrender Dear | 3:05 |
| On the Sunny Side of the Street | 2:35 |
Live at Schaffhausen: March 1978 [2003]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Satin Doll | 6:38 |
| In a Sentimental Mood | 2:55 |
| On the Sunny Side of the Street | 3:19 |
Jumpin' Jacquet [Proper] [2002]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance With You | 3:10 |
| Don't Blame Me | 3:07 |
| She's Funny That Way | 2:50 |
Jumpin' at Apollo [2002]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance With You | 3:12 |
| She's Funny That Way | 2:51 |
| Here Comes the Blues | 2:57 |
The Art of Jazz: Saxophone [Slimline] [2002]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance With You | 3:12 |
The Illinois Jacquet Story [Box] [2002]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Body and Soul | 10:28 |
| I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance with You | 3:10 |
| Don't Blame Me | 3:07 |
| She's Funny That Way | 2:50 |
| I Surrender, Dear | 3:07 |
| On the Sunny Side of the Street | 2:36 |
Hollywood Swing and Jazz: Hot Numbers from Classic MGM, Warner Brothers & RKO Films [2000]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| On the Sunny Side of the Street | 3:09 |
Jazz Collection: The Art of Jazz Saxophone [2000]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) | 6:03 |
Birthday Party [1999]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Ebb Tide | 4:06 |
| The Shadow of Your Smile | 5:24 |
| Polka Dots and Moonbeams | 5:48 |
Jumpin' Jacquet [1999]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| How High the Moon | 2:42 |
| Here Comes the Blues | 2:56 |
| I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance With You | 3:14 |
| Don't Blame Me | 3:07 |
Complete Jazz at Philharmonic on Verve 1944-1949 [1998]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Oh, Lady Be Good! | 11:58 |
| How High the Moon | 13:57 |
| I Surrender, Dear | 10:32 |
Swing Era: His Best Recordings 1942-1947 [1998]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| It Had to Be You | 3:46 |
| Here Comes the Blues | 2:55 |
| I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance with You | 3:10 |
| She's Funny That Way | 2:50 |
The Art of Jazz Saxophone: Classic Sounds [1997]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) | 6:03 |
The Complete Illinois Jacquet Sessions 1945-50 [1996]
Flying Home: The Best of Verve Years [1994]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| It's the Talk of the Town | 3:29 |
| Honeysuckle Rose | 6:49 |
| Star Dust | 3:45 |
| Stardust | 3:41 |
| Have You Met Miss Jones? | 5:56 |
Loot to Boot [1991]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| It Don't Mean a Thing | 6:02 |
| It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) | 6:02 |
JSP Jazz Sessions, Vol. 1: New York [1980]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| I Cover the Waterfront | 5:43 |
| Exactly Like You | 8:07 |
The King [1968]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| I Wish I Knew (How It Would Feel to Be Free) | 6:40 |
| Caravan | 3:28 |
| How High the Moon | 5:29 |
Bosses of the Ballad [1965]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Get out of Town | 2:36 |
| So in Love | 3:16 |
| I Concentrate on You | 4:05 |
| You Do Something to Me | 3:27 |
| Begin the Beguine | 3:13 |
| Do I Love You? | 3:28 |
| I've Got You Under My Skin | 4:14 |
Illinois Jacquet Plays Cole Porter [1964]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| I Concentrate on You | |
| You Do Something to Me | |
| Begin the Beguine | |
| I've Got You Under My Skin |
Illinois Jacquet and His Orchestra [Membran] [1957]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Stardust | 3:45 |
| Love Is Here to Stay | 4:31 |
| East of the Sun (And West of the Moon) | 4:45 |
Flying Home
Unknown Album
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Don't Blame Me [Bonus Track] | 4:09 |
| I Can't Get Started | 9:04 |
| September Song | |
| On the Sunny Side of the Street |
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