Jazz Greats: Ike Quebec

Ike Abrams Quebec (August 17, 1918 – January 16, 1963)

Jazz tenor Saxophonist, Ike Quebec, was active from the Big Band era of the 1940's. He was also a Dancer and Pianist and worked at Blue Note Records as a Talent Scout and Arranger. He faded from the music scene for a few years, but made a comeback in 1959, releasing material up to 1962: he died a year later in 1963. His repertoire as a Sideman incorporated efforts with Cab Calloway, Coleman Hawkins, Ella Fitzgerald, Hot Lips Page and others. Please take a listen here and have a good Saturday: How long has this been going on and Blue Friday

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ike_Quebec

Background information
Birth name	Ike Abrams Quebec
Born	August 17, 1918 Newark, New Jersey, United States
Died	January 16, 1963(aged 44) New York City, New York
Genres	Swing, hard bop,soul jazz
Instruments	Tenor saxophone, piano
Years active	1940–1962
Labels	Blue Note
Associated acts	Cab Callowa