World Saxophone Quartet
The World Saxophone Quartet was an American jazz ensemble founded in 1977, incorporating elements of free jazz, R&B, funk and South African jazz into their music.
The original members were Julius Hemphill (alto and soprano saxophone, flute), Oliver Lake (alto and soprano saxophone), Hamiet Bluiett (baritone saxophone, alto clarinet), and David Murray (tenor saxophone, bass clarinet). The first…
Artist details
- Type
- Group
- Area
- United States
- Founded
- 1977
- Dissolved
- 2016
- Genres
- Labels
- Elektra