In 1944, Jacquet returned to California and started a small band with his brother Russell and a young Charles Mingus . It was at this time that he appeared in the Academy Award -nominated short film Jammin’ the Blues with Lester Young . He also appeared at the first Jazz at the Philharmonic concert. In 1946, he moved to New York City and joined the Count Basie orchestra, replacing Lester Young .
Returned to California and started a small band
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