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| Ike Quebec | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | August 17, 1918 Newark, New Jersey, United States |
| Died | January 16, 1963 (aged 44) New York City, United States |
| Genres | Swing, hard bop, soul jazz |
| Instrument(s) | Tenor saxophone, piano |
| Years active | 1940–1962 |
| Labels | Blue Note |
Ike Abrams Quebec (August 17, 1918 – January 16, 1963) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist.[1] He began his career in the big band era of the 1940s, then fell from prominence for a time until launching a comeback in the years before his death.[2]
Critic Alex Henderson wrote, "Though he was never an innovator, Quebec had a big, breathy sound that was distinctive and easily recognizable, and he was quite consistent when it came to down-home blues, sexy ballads, and up-tempo aggression."[3]
- ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1997). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Popular Music (Concise ed.). Virgin Books. p. 986. ISBN 1-85227-745-9.
- ^ May, Chris (2008). "Ike Quebec: Blue & Sentimental". AllAboutJazz. No. April 12. All About Jazz & Jazz Near You. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ "Ike Quebec | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved October 3, 2019.