Jazz
Recorded: 1944-1951
Illinois Jacquet (tenor saxophone); Sir Charles Thompson (piano); Bill Doggett (keyboards); Charles Mingus (bass); Art Blakey, Shadow Wilson (drums); Johnny Otis
Illinois Jacquet was the tenor saxophonist who informed the world that something new in tenor saxophone stylings had been forged with his famous solo on Lionel Hampton's "Flying Home" in 1942. The master of the Texas tenor style proves his versatility and command of the horn in this 4CD set that ranges from stomping swingers to romantic ballads and down-home blues performances. Among the supporting cast on this essential 79 track set are Charles Mingus, Sir Charles Thompson, Johnny Otis, Shadow Wilson, Bill Doggett and Art Blakey. THIS CD SET IS NOW IN SHORT SUPPLY AND WILL BE DISCONTINUED WHEN CURRENT STOCK HAS BEEN EXHAUSTED. |