List of Famous people named Illinois

Here are some famous Illinoises:

Illinois Jacquet

Jean-Baptiste Jacquet

First Name Illinois

Born on October 31, 1922

Died on July 22, 2004 (aged 81)

Born in United States of America, Louisiana

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 saxophone solo.

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