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Jean Baptiste Illinois Jacquet (The Beast, The King) was born on 31 October, 1922 in Broussard, Louisiana, USA, is a Soundtrack, Actor. Discover Illinois Jacquet's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of Illinois Jacquet networth?

Popular As Jean Baptiste Illinois Jacquet (The Beast, The King)
Occupation soundtrack,actor
Age 82 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 31 October, 1922
Birthday 31 October
Birthplace Broussard, Louisiana, USA
Date of death 22 July, 2004
Died Place New York City, New York, USA
Nationality United States

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Who Is Illinois Jacquet's Wife?

His wife is Barbara Potts (1948 - ?) ( divorced) ( 1 child)

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Illinois Jacquet Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Illinois Jacquet worth at the age of 82 years old? Illinois Jacquet’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated Illinois Jacquet's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Soundtrack

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2003

Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives". Volume 7, 2003-2005, pages 271-272. Farmington Hills, MI: Thomson Gale, 2007.

1993

Played "C-Jam Blues" with former President Bill Clinton on the White House lawn during Clinton's inaugural ball in January 1993. He also played for Presidents Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan.

1985

Inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1985.

1983

In 1983, he became the first jazz musician to become artist-in-residence at Harvard University.

1940

Jacquet's mother was a Sioux Indian and his father was a French-Creole railroad worker and part-time musician. Jacquet was one of six children, and began performing at age 3, tap dancing to the sounds of his father's band. He took the nickname Illinois from the Indian word "Illiniwek," meaning superior men. When he was 19, he played the tenor saxophone solo on Lionel Hampton's "Flying Home," and it became a rhythm and blues standard. He became a legendary tenor saxophonist who played with nearly every jazz and blues luminary of his time. During a career spanning eight decades, Jacquet played with Louis Armstrong, Nat King Cole, Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Jo Jones, Buddy Rich, Ella Fitzgerald, Miles Davis and Gene Krupa. He defined the jazz style called 'screeching,' and was known as much for his trademark pork pie hat as the innovative playing style. During his heyday in the 1940s and 1950s, Jacquet recorded more than 300 original compositions and was given the nickname "The King" by Count Basie.

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