Willis Jackson
Sign in to saveAmerican jazz tenor saxophonist (1932–1987)
Person · Open Library
- Born
- 1904
- Died
- 1970
- Works
- 4
Top works
- Technology and the developing countries
- The ferrites
- High frequency transmission lines
- The insulation of electrical equipment
- The insulation of electrical equipment.
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Music · MusicBrainz
- Type
- Person
- Gender
- Male
- Origin
- United States
- Active from
- 1932
- Active to
- 1987
americanboogiecontemporary r&bdancedance-popdisco
Discography
- Please Mr. Jackson1959
- Cool "Gator"1960
- Really Groovin'1961
- Grease 'n' Gravy1963
- Loose...1963
- Neapolitan Nights1963
- The Good Life1963
- 'Gator Tails1964
- Smoking With Willis1965
- Together Again!1965
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Listeners · Last.fm
- Listeners
- 22,166
- Total plays
- 92,644
Tags
jazzsoulacid jazzsaxophoneTenor Sax
Willis "Gator" Jackson (April 25, 1932 – October 25, 1987) was an American jazz and rhythm & blues tenor saxophonist. Born in Miami, Florida, Jackson joined Duke Ellington alumnus Cootie Williams's band in 1949 as a teenager, after being discovered by Eddie Vinson. During the 1950s Jackson participated in R&B and jazz recordings, primarily as a session musician. He also toured as leader of the backing band of singer Ruth Brown, whom he married. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Willis+Jackson"
Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Family name
- Jackson
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Miami
- Place of death
- New York City
- Occupation
- recording artist
- Genre
- jazz
- Instrument
- saxophone
- Record label
- Fire Records
Show 3 more facts
- date of birth
- 1932-04-25
- date of death
- 1987-10-25
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