Hamiet Bluiett

Hamiet Bluiett
Oliver Lake (left) and Hamiet Bluiett performing in 2007
Background information
Born(1940-09-16)September 16, 1940
Brooklyn, Illinois, U.S.
DiedOctober 4, 2018(2018-10-04) (aged 78)
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
GenresJazz
OccupationMusician
InstrumentSaxophone
Years active1961–2018
LabelsIndia Navigation, Musica, Black Saint, Mapleshade, Knitting Factory, Moers, Justin Time
Websitewww.allaboutjazz.com/musicians/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.

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