When told of the passing of Bluiett I was in a car crossing the Mississippi River from Minneapolis to Saint Paul. Hamiet was mightier than that river, born and died on that river, but accomplished so much in his extraordinary life. His passion for music and wit allowed him to rise up and become not only the undisputed best Baritone player in the entire history of Jazz, but one of our greatest conceptializers. Hamiet Bluiett was a Chief, my mentor, my friend and my brother. We will miss him deeply. Like the Mississippi his legacy will flow through us forever.
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