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). Other saxophonists would sit in or substitute for a tour. These guests have included Sam Rivers, Tony Kofi, Steve Potts, Branford Marsalis, Jorge Sylvester and James Spaulding.
| Founded | 1977 |
| Links | World Saxophone Quartet · World Saxophone Quartet · World Saxophone Quartet · Juilus Hemphill - band jazz composer and saxophone player. · Oliver Lake - band jazz saxophonist, flutist, composer, poet, and visual artist. · Hamiet Bluiett - band jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, and composer. · David Murray - band tenor saxophone, bass clarinet player. · Sam Rivers - band guest musician playing soprano and tenor saxophones, bass clarinet, flute, harmonica and piano. · Tony Kofi - band guest musician jazz saxophonist and flautist. · Steve Potts - band guest musician alto and occasionally soprano sax player · Branford Marsalis - band guest musician saxophonist, composer, and bandleader. · Jorge Sylvester - band guest musician who plays tenor saxophone and bass clarinet primarily · James Spaulding - band guest musician jazz saxophonist and flutist. |
