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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 on, until joining Cootie Williams (on and off during 1948-1955). His two-sided honking feature "Gator Tail" with "Cootie" (which earned Williams a ...more
- Mickey Baker
- In the '50s: Hit, Git & Split
- Sax (Tenor)
- Willis "Gator" Jackson
- 1950-1954
- Sax (Tenor)
- RZA
- Kings of Funk
- Saxophone
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