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Born: April 25, 1932 in Miami, FL
Years Active: 40 's, 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's
Died: October 25, 1987 in New York, NY
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
An exciting tenor saxophonist whose honking and squeals (although influenced by Illinois Jacquet) were quite distinctive, Willis Jackson was also a strong improviser who sounded perfectly at home with organ groups. He played locally in Florida early ...More >>

Discography: 2003 Definitive Black & Blue Sessions: Live on Stage 1980 Ya Understand Me? 1980 Nothing Butt 1978 Single Action 1978 Lockin' Horns: Willis and Von Live at Laren More >>

Similar Artists: David "Fathead" Newman Hank Crawford Arnett Cobb Rusty Bryant Lou Donaldson More >>

Influenced By: Herschel Evans Charlie Parker Lester Young Ben Webster Coleman Hawkins More >> Followers: Ed Wiley, Jr. More >>

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