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Hamiet Bluiett, Vision XIII Festival. Hamiet Bluiett (BLUE-et; September 16, 1940 – October 4, 2018) [1] 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.
B, Baritone; b, Bass; c, Contrabass (or tubax) sc, Subcontrabass; Indicators key: X, instrument has been used by person or group; X, instrument has been used by person or group, but much less often than other X-marked instruments; C, person or group uses a C melody saxophone (either as primary instrument, or in addition to the normal tenor sax)
Harry Howell Carney (April 1, 1910 – October 8, 1974) was a jazz saxophonist and clarinettist who spent over four decades as a member of the Duke Ellington Orchestra. He played a variety of instruments, but primarily used the baritone saxophone, being a critical influence on the instrument in jazz.
Jazz saxophonists are musicians who play various types of saxophones (alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone etc.) in jazz and its associated subgenres. The techniques and instrumentation of this type of performance have evolved over the 20th century, influenced by both movements of musicians that became the subgenres and by particularly influential sax players who helped reshape ...
At the end of each interview, he plays along with the musician, adding some of his saxophone riffs to one of their hit songs. Koz was also the bandleader on The Emeril Lagasse Show. The band, Dave Koz & The Kozmos, featured Jeff Golub (guitar), Philippe Saisse (keyboards), Conrad Korsch (bass guitar), and Skoota Warner (drums). [9] [10] [11]
A category for jazz saxophonists who have baritone saxophone as their primary or sole instrument. Subcategories. This category has only the following subcategory. ...
Lester Willis Young (August 27, 1909 – March 15, 1959), nicknamed "Pres" or "Prez", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and occasional clarinetist.. Coming to prominence while a member of Count Basie's orchestra, Young was one of the most influential players on his instrument.
In 1945, he was a member of the "Unholy Four" of saxophonists, with Dexter Gordon, Sonny Stitt and Gene Ammons. [1] He played on 52nd Street in New York with Dizzy Gillespie in 1946 and Illinois Jacquet in 1947-48, [ 1 ] and later recorded with Fats Navarro , J.J. Johnson , Teddy Edwards , Wardell Gray and Charles Thompson . [ 1 ]