Biographies: Ike Quebec (~wikipedia)

Ike Quebec (August 17, 1918 – January 16, 1963) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. His surname is pronounced 'KYOO-bek'.

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."


Biography

Born Ike Abrams Quebec in Newark, New Jersey, United States, and an accomplished dancer and pianist, he switched to tenor sax as his primary instrument in his early twenties, and quickly earned a reputation as a promising player. His recording career started in 1940, with the Barons of Rhythm.

Ike Quebec, 1918 - 1963, Tenor Saxophonist

Album: Ike Quebec - The Complete Blue Note 45 Sessions [2CD]

Ike Quebec - The Complete Blue Note 45 Sessions [2CD]

Album review ~allmusic.com
During his comeback years (1959-62) after a decade mostly off the scene, tenor saxophonist Ike Quebec recorded frequently for Blue Note. He started off with a session aimed at the 45 jukebox market and, although he eventually made a few full-length albums for the label, Quebec cut four 45 dates over a two-and-a-half-year period. This double-disc set has all of the jukebox sessions. Most of the 26 selections clock in between four and seven minutes and have long melody statements in addition to concise and soulful solos. Quebec, who was in consistently prime form during his last period, is joined by groups featuring either Skeeter Best or Willie Jones on guitar and Edwin Swanston, Sir Charles Thompson, or Earl Van Dyke on organ. Fun, loose and highly enjoyable music.