Hamiet Bluiett (b. Brooklyn (or Lovejoy), Illinois, September 16, 1940) is an American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, and composer. His primary instrument is the baritone saxophone, and he is considered one of the finest living players of this instrument. He also plays (and records with) the bass saxophone, E-flat alto clarinet, E-flat contra-alto clarinet, and wooden flute. Bluiett was born just north of East St. Louis in Brooklyn, Illinois (also known as Lovejoy), … Wikipedia
I can't imagine the baritone saxophone would have any prominence what so ever if Hamiet Bluiett were not blowing the hell out it on every record and in every performance. www.jazzweekly.com/interviews/bluiett.htm
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