Hamiet Bluiett
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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
1 album

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.

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

Saying Something for All 1998 · Live

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.

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