Hamiet Bluiett
Hamiet Bluiett (BLUE-et; September 16, 1940 – October 4, 2018) was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, and composer. His primary instrument was the baritone saxophone, and he was considered one of the finest players of this instrument. A member of the World Saxophone Quartet, he also played (and recorded with) the bass saxophone, E-flat alto clarinet, E-flat contra-alto clarinet, and wooden flute.
Hamiet Bluiett | |
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Oliver Lake (left) and Hamiet Bluiett performing in 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | September 16, 1940 Brooklyn, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | October 4, 2018 (aged 78) St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Saxophone |
| Years active | 1961–2018 |
| Labels | India Navigation, Musica, Black Saint, Mapleshade, Knitting Factory, Moers, Justin Time |
| Website | www |
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