Illinois Jacquet – Genius At Work! (VG+/VG+) – LP, US 1971

Genius At Work! is an LP by Illinois Jacquet from 1971 released on the Black Lion Records label.

About this album

Genius At Work! showcases Illinois Jacquet’s forceful swing tenor at full stretch, combining blistering technique with deep blues feeling and big-band punch. Jacquet was already a major voice in jazz by the time this album appeared in 1974, his honking, hard-driving style having helped define the saxophone’s role in jump and swing. The record draws on standards such as “C Jam Blues”, “Take the A Train” and “Easy Living”, giving familiar material a powerful, extroverted edge. Across the set, Jacquet turns virtuosic speed into expressive drama, confirming why he remained one of the most distinctive tenor saxophonists in jazz.

Genre: Jazz