He was a great tenor sax player whose best work was with the Cab Calloway Orchestra. He played a famous solo in the movie Stormy Weather that featured Lena Horne. Although his first name was Jean Baptiste, he preferred his middle name.
- Illinois Jacquet
- Victor Herbert
- Frankie Frisch
- Foster Brooks
Answer
The correct answer is A) Illinois Jacquet.
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