Illinois Jacquet was an American jazz tenor saxophonist known for his expressive sound and bluesy playing style. If you're looking to learn how to sing like him, there are several techniques and resources you can use to develop your skills.

One of Jacquet's unique techniques was his use of dynamics in his playing. He was known for his ability to play both softly and with great power, creating a dynamic and emotional sound. To develop your own dynamic range, check out Singing Carrots' breath support article and vocal range test. Learning how to control your breath and use proper technique can help you achieve a wider range of dynamics in your singing.

In addition to his dynamic playing style, Jacquet was also known for his use of vibrato to add emotion and expression to his playing. To learn more about vibrato technique, check out Singing Carrots' article on singing with vibrato and the Diaphragm Bounce video in the skill-related videos section. Practicing and perfecting your vibrato can help you achieve a more emotional and expressive sound in your singing.

Jacquet also played many bluesy and soulful melodies. To develop your own bluesy sound, check out Singing Carrots' Contemporary vocal techniques: Heavy modal, Twang, Belting article and the How to Twang Exercise and How to Growl Exercise videos in the skill-related videos section. These resources can help you add bluesy and soulful elements to your singing.

Finally, to develop your overall singing skills, Singing Carrots offers a variety of resources such as pitch training, search for songs by vocal range, and an educational singing course. These tools can help you develop your voice and singing technique in general, as well as specific techniques like dynamics and vibrato.

By using these resources and developing your own unique sound, you can learn how to sing like Illinois Jacquet and create your own expressive and dynamic jazz sound.