| Birth Day | October 31, 1922 |
| Birth Place | Broussard, LA |
| Age | 98 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Jul 22, 2004 (age 81) |
| Birth Sign | Scorpio |
Illinois Jacquet, a renowned saxophonist based in Los Angeles, has amassed an impressive net worth of $17 million as estimated for 2024. Jacquet's exceptional skills and talent have earned him widespread recognition in the music industry. With a career spanning several decades, he has not only contributed to the evolution of jazz music but has also collaborated with numerous legendary artists. Jacquet's mastery of the saxophone, along with his passion for exploring new musical landscapes, has undoubtedly played a significant role in his well-deserved financial success.
Tenor Saxophonist who is recognized for his role in the song "Flying Home," which featured the first R&B saxophone solo. He was also one of the few jazz artists to play the bassoon.
He performed alto saxophone in his father's band as a child, played with the Milton Larkin Orchestra at the age of fifteen, and then moved to Los Angeles where he met Nat King Cole.
He started a band with his brother and Charles Mingus in 1944.
He was raised in a musical family; his father was a bandleader, his brother Russell played trumpet, and his other brother Linton was a Drummer.
He was in Jammin' the Blues with Lester Young, a film that was nominated for an Academy Award.
