Saxophonists · 1940–2018
Hamiet Bluiett
American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, and composer (1940–2018)
- Born
- 15 September 1940
Brooklyn - Died
- 4 October 2018
St. Louis - Country
- United States
- Record labels
- India Navigation
- Discography
- 24 albums
Biography
Hamiet Bluiett was a jazz musician who played saxophone and baritone saxophone. Hamiet Bluiett was born on 15 September 1940 in Brooklyn and died on 4 October 2018 in St. Louis. The music is usually filed under jazz and Afro-Cuban jazz. Record labels: India Navigation. The discography here lists 24 albums, from “Endangered Species” (1976) to “The Calling” (2001).
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.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where Hamiet Bluiett is credited as a sideman
| 1974 | Mingus at Carnegie Hall — Charles Mingus |
| 1974 | African Space Program — Dollar Brand |
| 1975 | New York, Fall 1974 — Anthony Braxton |
| 1975 | 13 & 3/4 — Michael Mantler / Carla Bley |
| 1975 | Coon Bid'Ness — Julius Hemphill |
| 1979 | Steppin’ With the World Saxophone Quartet — The World Saxophone Quartet |
| 1981 | The Great Pretender — Lester Bowie |
| 1981 | W.S.Q. — World Saxophone Quartet |
| 1982 | Revue — World Saxophone Quartet |
| 1987 | Live at the Public Theater, Volume 2: New York 1980 — Gil Evans |
| 1987 | Live at the Public Theater, Volume 1 (New York 1980) — Gil Evans |
| 1992 | Bud and Bird — Gil Evans |
| 1993 | Farewell — Gil Evans |
| 1993 | Volcano Blues — Randy Weston |
| 1996 | Conversin' With the Elders — James Carter |
| 2006 | American Jazz Concertos — Aaron Copland, Oliver Lake, George Gershwin; ProMusica Chamber Orchestra, Timothy Russell, D.D. Jackson, Robert Spring, World Saxophone Quartet |
Member of
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Hamiet Bluiett play?
Hamiet Bluiett is known for playing saxophone and baritone saxophone.
When and where was Hamiet Bluiett born?
Hamiet Bluiett was born 15 September 1940 in Brooklyn.
What are Hamiet Bluiett's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Endangered Species (1976), Bars (1977), Birthright: A Solo Blues Concert (1977), Orchestra, Duo & Septet (1977) and Resolution (1978).
External links
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