Quote by: Illinois Jacquet

The patterns of big-band music are smooth and classical. It's got to be fresh. The brass section should crackle, like the sound of eggs being dropped into hot grease.


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  • NameIllinois Jacquet
  • Descriptionmusician from the United States
  • BornOctober 31, 1922
  • DiedJuly 22, 2004
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionSaxophonist; Composer; Jazz Musician