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American jazz tenor saxophonist (1932–1987)

Person · Open Library

Born
1904
Died
1970
Works
4

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Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United States
Active from
1932
Active to
1987
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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"

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1932-04-25
date of death
1987-10-25
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