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jazzplusplus · 3 months ago
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1948 - Sarah Vaughan, Illinois Jacquet and his Orchestra - Carnegie Hall, New York
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garadinervi · 26 days ago
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All Star Jazz Concert, (handbill), Regiment Armory, New York, NY, 1960 [Recordmecca]
Feat.: Thelonious Monk & His All Stars, the Horace Silver Quintet, Cannonball Adderley Quintet, Art Blakey & His Jazz Messengers featuring Lee Morgan, JJ Johnson's Modern Jazz Group, Illinois Jacquet, Chris Connors, Al Hibbler, Carmen McRae and more
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jazzdailyblog · 7 months ago
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Stanley Turrentine: The Soulful Saxophonist of Jazz
Introduction: Stanley Turrentine was a prominent saxophonist whose soulful sound and melodic improvisations made him a beloved figure in the world of jazz. With a career spanning over four decades, Turrentine left an indelible mark on the genre, collaborating with some of the biggest names in jazz and recording numerous critically acclaimed albums. In this blog post, we will delve into the life,…
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oldshowbiz · 2 years ago
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The Comedy Team of Redd Foxx and Slappy White at the Apollo.
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culturalappreciator · 10 months ago
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Illinois Jacquet (1990)
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famousborntoday · 5 days ago
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Jean-Baptiste Illinois Jacquet was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, best remembered for his solo on "Flying Home", critically recognized as the first R&B sax...
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countbassd · 6 months ago
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ceevee5 · 8 months ago
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princessnamora · 6 months ago
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How Marilyn Monroe changed Ella Fitzgerald’s life
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If asked “Who played an important role in the musical career of Ella Fitzgerald?” you might respond with names like Chick Webb, Louis Armstrong, Norman Granz, and Dizzy Gillespie.
The name Marilyn Monroe (who passed away 50 years ago this August), however, might not come to mind.
While touring in the ’50s under the management of Norman Granz, Ella, like many African-American musicians at the time, faced significant adversity because of her race, especially in the Jim Crow states. Granz was a huge proponent of civil rights, and insisted that all of his musicians be treated equally at hotels and venues, regardless of race.
Despite his efforts, there were many roadblocks and hurdles put in to place, especially for some of the more popular African-American artists. Here is one story of Ella’s struggles (as written in chicagojazz.com):
Once, while in Dallas touring for the Philharmonic, a police squad irritated by Norman’s principles barged backstage to hassle the performers. They came into Ella’s dressing room, where band members Dizzy Gillespie and Illinois Jacquet were shooting dice, and arrested everyone. “They took us down,” Ella later recalled, “and then when we got there, they had the nerve to ask for an autograph.”
Across the country, black musicians, regardless of popularity, were often limited to small nightclubs, having to enter through the back of the house. Similar treatment was common at restaurants and hotels.
Enter Marilyn Monroe
During the ’50s, one of the most popular venues was Mocambo in Hollywood. Frank Sinatra made his Los Angeles debut at Mocambo in 1943, and it was frequented by the likes of Clark Gable, Charlie Chaplin, Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall and Lana Turner.
Ella Fitzgerald was not allowed to play at Mocambo because of her race. Then, one of Ella’s biggest fans made a telephone call that quite possibly changed the path of her career for good. Here, Ella tells the story of how Marilyn Monroe changed her life:
“I owe Marilyn Monroe a real debt … she personally called the owner of the Mocambo, and told him she wanted me booked immediately, and if he would do it, she would take a front table every night. She told him – and it was true, due to Marilyn’s superstar status – that the press would go wild. The owner said yes, and Marilyn was there, front table, every night. The press went overboard. After that, I never had to play a small jazz club again. She was an unusual woman – a little ahead of her times. And she didn’t know it.”
Learning from Ella
Ella had an influence on Marilyn as well. Monroe’s singing had a tendency to be overshadowed by dress-lifting gusts of wind and the flirtatious “Happy Birthday, Mr. President,” not to mentions her movies and marriage to Joe DiMaggio. But years prior to the Mocambo phone call, Monroe was studying the recordings of Ella.
In fact, it was rumored that a vocal coach of Monroe instructed her to purchase Fitzgerald’s recordings of Gershwin music, and listen to it 100 times in a row.
Continued study of Ella actually turned Marilyn into a relatively solid singer for about a decade, but again became overlooked as her famous birthday tribute song to JFK in 1962 ends up being the vocal performance that is widely remembered.
Source: How Marilyn Monroe changed Ella Fitzgerald’s life – Groove Notes by KNKX
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blackfolksintime · 10 months ago
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Jammin' the Blues is a 1944 American short film made by Gjon Mili and Norman Granz in which a number of prominent jazz musicians re-create the jam-session atmosphere of nightclubs and after-hours spots. It features Lester Young, Red Callender, Harry Edison, Marlowe Morris, Sid Catlett, Barney Kessel, Jo Jones, John Simmons, Illinois Jacquet, Marie Bryant and Archie Savage. (part 2)
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kvetchlandia · 1 year ago
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Arthur Elgort Illinois Jacquet, Paris 1990
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jazzplusplus · 1 month ago
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1970s - Illinois Jacquet - Disques Black and Blue
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alquimia-color · 1 month ago
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Illinois Jacquet | Harlem Nocturne
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jazzdailyblog · 1 year ago
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Sam Jones: The Jazz Maestro
Introduction: Samuel Jones, born ninety-nine years ago today on November 12, 1924, in Jacksonville, Florida, emerged from a family steeped in music. His father’s proficiency on the piano and drums, along with his aunt’s organ-playing skills in their local church, provided the foundation for Jones’ musical journey as a double bassist, cellist, and composer. A Journey to New York City: In 1955,…
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culturalappreciator · 2 years ago
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projazznet · 3 months ago
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Illinois Jacquet – Groovin’ with Illinois Jacquet
Groovin’ with Jacquet (aka Groovin’) is an album by American jazz saxophonist Illinois Jacquet, recorded in 1951 and late 1953 and released on the Clef label.
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