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James Newton
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Michael Marcus
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James Blood Ulmer
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Kidd Jordan
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Ronnie Mathews
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Don Moye
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Jeremy Pelt
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Kenny Davern
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Sam Sadigursky
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Warren Smith
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Pepper Adams
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Michael Carvin
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Baikida Carroll
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Roscoe Mitchell
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David Murray
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Charles Davis
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Jimmy Hamilton
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Chris Speed
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Hamiet Bluiett
American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, and composer

Hamiet Bluiett

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American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, and composer
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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.