Illinois Jacquet, 1922-2004

The face of jazz music is definitely changing. In the past three months alone, three great jazz performers have died: after drummer Elvin Jones' death in May, that of soprano saxophone icon Steve Lacy in June, the great tenor saxophonist Illinois Jacquet died less than a month ago, on July 22.

Read more about each of these legendary jazz performers and others at www.jazzpolice.com, or follow the links below:

Illinois Jacquet

Steve Lacy

Elvin Jones