Crossword puzzle clue "state of a jazz player"

Basketball player Walton + basketball player Westbrook = basketball player ___

"For his contributions to jazz, ___ should be smeared with bacon grease, placed in a cage with three underfed Kodiak grizzly bears, and whatever happens, happens." ("Genius Guide to Jazz")

Jazz and Blues, but not smooth jazz or jump blues, AFAIK

Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Northwestern, Ohio State, Penn State, Purdue and Wisconsin

Jazz player's instrument

Jazz player, for example