Ike Abrams Quebec (born August 17, 1918 in Newark, New Jersey, died on Janu… Read Full Bio ↴Ike Abrams Quebec (born August 17, 1918 in Newark, New Jersey, died on January 16, 1963) was a jazz tenor saxophonist. His surname is pronounced KYOO-bek.
Critic Alex Henderson writes, "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 came to down-home blues, sexy ballads, and up-tempo aggression."
An accomplished dancer and pianist, he switched to tenor sax as his primary instrument in his early 20s, and quickly earned a reputation as a promising player. His recording career started in 1940, with the Barons of Rhythm.
Later on, he recorded or performed with Frankie Newton, Hot Lips Page, Roy Eldridge, Trummy Young, Ella Fitzgerald, Benny Carter and Coleman Hawkins. Between 1944 and 1951, he worked intermittently with Cab Calloway. He recorded for Blue Note records in this era, and also served as a talent scout for the label (helping pianists Thelonious Monk and Bud Powell come to wider attention) and, due to his exceptional sight reading skills, was an uncredited impromptu arranger for many Blue Note sessions.
Due in part to struggles with drug addiction (but also due to the fading popularity of big band music), Quebec recorded only sporadically during the 1950s, though he still performed regularly. He kept abreast on new developments in jazz, and his later playing incorportated elements of hard bop and soul jazz.
In 1959 he began a what amounted to a comeback with a series of albums on the Blue Note label. Blue Note executive Alfred Lion was always fond of Quebec's music, but was unsure how audiences would respond to the saxophonist after a decade of low visibility. In the mid-to-late 1950s, Blue Note issued a series of Quebec singles for the juke box market; audinences responded well, leading to a number of warmly-received albums.
Quebec's comeback was cut short by his death from lung cancer.
Influenced by Coleman Hawkins and Ben Webster but definitely his own person, Ike Quebec was one of the finest swing-oriented tenor saxman of the 1940s and '50s. 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 came to down-home blues, sexy ballads, and up-tempo aggression. Originally a pianist, Quebec switched to tenor in the early '40s and showed that he had made the right decision on excellent 78s for Blue Note and Savoy (including his hit "Blue Harlem"). As a sideman, he worked with Benny Carter, Kenny Clarke, Roy Eldridge, and Cab Calloway. In the late '40s, the saxman did a bit of freelancing behind the scenes as a Blue Note A&R man and brought Thelonious Monk and Bud Powell to the label. Drug problems kept Quebec from recording for most of the 1950s, but he made a triumphant comeback in the early '60s and was once again recording for Blue Note and doing freelance A&R for the company. Quebec was playing as authoritatively as ever well into 1962, giving no indication that he was suffering from lung cancer, which claimed his life at the age of 44 in 1963. ~ Alex Henderson, Rovi
Critic Alex Henderson writes, "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 came to down-home blues, sexy ballads, and up-tempo aggression."
An accomplished dancer and pianist, he switched to tenor sax as his primary instrument in his early 20s, and quickly earned a reputation as a promising player. His recording career started in 1940, with the Barons of Rhythm.
Later on, he recorded or performed with Frankie Newton, Hot Lips Page, Roy Eldridge, Trummy Young, Ella Fitzgerald, Benny Carter and Coleman Hawkins. Between 1944 and 1951, he worked intermittently with Cab Calloway. He recorded for Blue Note records in this era, and also served as a talent scout for the label (helping pianists Thelonious Monk and Bud Powell come to wider attention) and, due to his exceptional sight reading skills, was an uncredited impromptu arranger for many Blue Note sessions.
Due in part to struggles with drug addiction (but also due to the fading popularity of big band music), Quebec recorded only sporadically during the 1950s, though he still performed regularly. He kept abreast on new developments in jazz, and his later playing incorportated elements of hard bop and soul jazz.
In 1959 he began a what amounted to a comeback with a series of albums on the Blue Note label. Blue Note executive Alfred Lion was always fond of Quebec's music, but was unsure how audiences would respond to the saxophonist after a decade of low visibility. In the mid-to-late 1950s, Blue Note issued a series of Quebec singles for the juke box market; audinences responded well, leading to a number of warmly-received albums.
Quebec's comeback was cut short by his death from lung cancer.
Influenced by Coleman Hawkins and Ben Webster but definitely his own person, Ike Quebec was one of the finest swing-oriented tenor saxman of the 1940s and '50s. 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 came to down-home blues, sexy ballads, and up-tempo aggression. Originally a pianist, Quebec switched to tenor in the early '40s and showed that he had made the right decision on excellent 78s for Blue Note and Savoy (including his hit "Blue Harlem"). As a sideman, he worked with Benny Carter, Kenny Clarke, Roy Eldridge, and Cab Calloway. In the late '40s, the saxman did a bit of freelancing behind the scenes as a Blue Note A&R man and brought Thelonious Monk and Bud Powell to the label. Drug problems kept Quebec from recording for most of the 1950s, but he made a triumphant comeback in the early '60s and was once again recording for Blue Note and doing freelance A&R for the company. Quebec was playing as authoritatively as ever well into 1962, giving no indication that he was suffering from lung cancer, which claimed his life at the age of 44 in 1963. ~ Alex Henderson, Rovi
Favela
Ike Quebec Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Favela' by these artists:
Aden För vi lever i Favelan Vi tar för ingen ville skänka Nej…
Alok As the sun rises She opens up her hazel, beautiful eyes…
Alok;Ina Wroldsen As the sun rises She opens up her hazel, beautiful lies…
Amado Batista Um dia na favela eu vi Um menino a chorar Me falou…
Anitta & Ludmilla (Hitmaker) Quando toca essa daqui, ninguém fica parado Desce…
Antônio Carlos Jobim Antonio Carlos Jobim - Vinícius de Moraes O morro não tem…
Antonio Carlos Jobim feat. Leo Wright Joe Duvivier Claus Ogerman Edison Machado O morro não tem vez E o que ele fez já…
Asme För vi lever i Favelan Vi tar för ingen ville skänka Nej…
Cidade Negra Favela Só quem vive nela sabe como ela é Favela Só quem vive…
DALLASS (Ah, yeah, ah, yeah) Oh, fé Ah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Cabel…
Dardan Im Panamera, meine Straße wie Favela Die Jungs liefern Paket…
Delacruz Eu 'to legal de blá blá blá Se prometeu tem que…
DENNIS MC Kekel Dennis, ritmo novo, ai papai! Pra fazer o vai e vem Minha…
Devotos Viver, sofrer Eu quero acreditar Sofrer, sorrir Eu quero …
Discurso de Pobre Moradia predominante nesse país hostil. Quer ver uma favela,…
Dominic Balli Why you crying favela Are you running away To stairways of…
D´black Veio lб do alto um som pra ficar Bateu tambor desceu…
E. Tavares Mc Loma bebê Ni Do Badoque Vem com a gente, dançando devaga…
Eva RapDiva Advogada da favela Chamem-me Eva Mandela Fecharam a porta do…
Exaltasamba Favela,…
Favé J'fais d'l'argent sale aux yeux de Dieu Mais il est pire…
Favela Your diamond crusted necklace surely looks the part But it's…
Francisco Alves Favela oi, favela, Favela que guardo no meu coração Ao recor…
Igor Sorriso Em busca da felicidade Trago a esperança no olhar Sou bisnet…
Ina Wroldsen As the sun rises She opens up her hazel, beautiful eyes…
Jards Macalé Numa vasta extensão Onde não há plantação Nem ninguém morand…
Jassino Aha Check das Sino spit paar Bars Klar das sie lästern Wie n…
Jorginho jorginho boladão espera tudo e mais um pouca vai é…
Klay BBJ اللي كيفكم ما نسمعش كتيبة كيفي ما تصنعش قل لي تراپي ولا…
L'wew Migo Mazel I believe F dlam lyali mazal hat e'ligne Wewi khi…
Los Dos Locos F.W.D.M. & Rio Duco Eu acredito que minha hora vai chega E quando chega eu…
LUDMILLA & Anitta (Hitmaker) Quando toca essa daqui, ninguém fica parado Desce…
Luka da Z.O Aê JS lançou mais uma hein Bruh explodiu Los Panchos Brega …
Made Oh-ahh, oh-ahh, oh-aha Oh-oh-ahh, oh-ah Oh-ahh (29seconds) …
Majoe & Silva (Frio) (Ey Kyree) Favela (Favela) Tasche voll Arbia, Tasche…
Matolale Lagjet tona si favela Mezi pres qe tvi e djela Pare t'ndrysh…
Mc Marcinho Favela... Orgulho e lazer, estamos à vontade Nós somos... …
MC Menor Mr E a favela 'tá lazer demais, desentoca os trator Os menorzin…
MC OZ A favela desceu I o chão tremeu Foi quando asfalto pequeno…
MC Ryan SP (O funkeiro vem com uns papo' assim) (Ah, mas eu vim…
Menor Do Chapa Se tu não parar de marra, meu bonde vem e…
Music - Split Flacs Eu vim da favela Eu sei quem me espera A…
Nabrisa Han, aham Favela Dela eu sou Nabrisa Hey Ponto quatro, zona …
Naps J'suis calé, j'suis tout seul, j'avais trop de soucis On s'e…
Naps (Ft. Soolking) Papap, papap, papap, papapa J'suis calé, j'suis tout seul, …
Naps Feat. Soolking J'suis calé, j'suis tout seul, j'avais trop de soucis On s'e…
Nara Leão Numa vasta extensão Onde não há plantação Nem ninguém mora…
Nemanja Stevanovic Ti si htela nešto više, sunce posle kiše A ja sam…
Nengo Vieira Why you crying favela Are you running away To stairways of s…
Nines My niggas scream, "CSB," cuh they bun fellas Man I'm ICB,…
O Rappa Vá dizer pra ela que o curral do samba é…
O.G. Kann bis heute nicht verstehen was sie wollen Geb' ein' Fick…
OverDose Slaughter in your sight Fear you feel inside Useless existen…
Patricia Cruz & Banda Nara, nara, nara eh Nara, nara, nara, eh eh Lá na favela…
PK Desde de menor sempre vim trabalhando pra dar pra coroa uma…
Rack Favela favela favela favela Μόλις ήρθε απ' άλλη πόλη Έλα να…
Richard Ahumada LA VOZ DEL BARRIO CON UN CHURRO ANDO BIEN HIGH AA AA…
Solo Cadaver Somos seres de obscuridad No pertenecemos a esta sociedad M…
SosMula She a eater why you fall in love with her I…
SQWOZ BAB Танец заветренных губ, я повторяю свой путь SQWOZ BAB опять …
Stephane Legar Dans ma tête c'est les favelas Dans ma tête c'est les…
Tianastacia Alô Alô Brasil Solidão acabou chegou ao fim Felicidade tem …
Treyce É a Treyce Não adianta sofrer ('frer) Não adianta chorar (c…
Triplego Cent balles pour ton bonda Trois cents pour la ronda Yé ma…
Uzi Sorgula büyüdüğün caddeleri Yürüdüğün yol pis ve de tehlikel…
V. De Moraes Hanno detto che non l'avrei fatto Guarda l'ho fatto non sono…
W. King Eu acredito que minha hora vai chega E quando chega eu…
Yung Beef Khaled DPZ go hi bitch, ah, ah, ah Ay, ay, ay, ay,…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Ike Quebec:
All The Way When somebody loves you It's no good unless he loves you,…
Blue Turning Grey Over You Gee, how I miss Your tender kiss, And the wonderful things w…
But Not For Me Old man sunshine listen you Never tell me dreams come true …
Count Every Star Count every star in the midnight sky Count every rose,…
Do I Love You Gee, but it's tough to be broke, kid. It's not a…
Dolores How I love the kisses of Dolores Aye-aye-aye Dolores Not Mar…
Everything Happens To Me Black cats creep across my path Until I'm almost mad I must…
For All We Know For all we know We may never meet again Before we go Make…
How Long Has This Been Going On As a tot, when I trotted in little velvet panties, I…
I Surrender Dear Pride, sad, splendid liar, Sworn enemy of love Kept my…
I've Got the World On a String I've got the world on a string, sittin' on a…
If I Had You I could show the world how to smile I could be…
It Might As Well Be Spring I'm as restless as a willow in a windstorm I'm as…
Me Old man sunshine listen you Never tell me dreams come true J…
She's Funny That Way Once she dressed in silks and lace, Owned a Rolls…
Someone to Watch Over Me There's a saying old says that love is blind Still were…
Sweet And Lovely Sweet and lovely sweeter than the roses in May Sweet and…
That Old Black Magic Old black magic has me in its spell Old black magic…
The Man I Love The very thought of you makes my heart sing Like an…
There Is No Greater Love There is no greater love Than what I feel for you No…
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preston cole
He has a big sound that embraces and represents musical cultural diversity. The man speaking to the world through his horn, a cultural texture of a Afro/hispanic accent and identity. Nearly four minutes of the recording suggests the velocity of rapidity and swiftness of the craft could alter the politics between cultural differences and similarities through the law of improvisation. We may not share the same nationality, language, customs, values, and/or other but the " Universal Language Of The Music," not only transcends all barriers common to fools, but it obliterates all bigotry or racism practiced by all snobs within the proximity of a Jazz performance. Thank you Ike Quebec for teaching us how to LOVE beyond our differences.
Goddess Graceful
Wow...your eords, encaspulate everything that should be in our beligured but beautiful world. Much appreciated💖👏🎀
xzsdfvdfbv
Nice. We've had that lesson from more than a few jazz performers...
AMOR4VELOCIDAD
This is one of the best , ever ... ♥ it! Thanks for sharing beauty and tranquility ... :-)
MSReminder
Nice taste ! I think it's a nostalsic sound about something in his old days.
Claudio Carneiro
Para mim que sou brasileiro,isso soa bem demais!!!!!!!!!!
tiger2259
Calm and pleasant sound. Awesome.
jazzyhorde
im glad i can play tenor sax :)
Claudio Carneiro
Thanks for this wonderful video!!!!
Annamaria Pascu
Wonderful!!!!