Ike Quebec
Ike Abrams Quebec (August 17, 1918 – January 16, 1963) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. 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.
| 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, United States |
| Genres | Swing, hard bop, soul jazz |
| Instrument(s) | Tenor saxophone, piano |
| Years active | 1940–1962 |
| Labels | Blue Note |
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."
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