Clarinetist

A clarinetist is a musician who plays the clarinet. Many clarinetists also play the saxophone, and are therefore also saxophonists.

The most common contexts for clarinetists are:

1) With Classical Orchestras

2) With Jazz Bands (especially traditional, Dixieland, and Swing styles)

Some important jazz clarinetists:

• Sidney Bechet
• Barney Bigard
• Raymond Burke
• Evan Christopher
• Johnny Dodds
• Irving Fazola
• Benny Goodman
• Edmond Hall
• Jimmy Noone
• Artie Shaw
• Larry Shields

Sometimes also spelt Clarinettist.