Oliver Lake (born September 14, 1942)[1] is an American jazz saxophonist, flutist, composer, poet, and visual artist.

[2] During the 1960s, Lake worked with the Black Artists Group in St.

[1] In 1977, he founded the World Saxophone Quartet with David Murray, Julius Hemphill, and Hamiet Bluiett.

[2] Lake worked in the group Trio 3 with Reggie Workman and Andrew Cyrille.

[2] Lake has appeared on more than 80 albums as a bandleader, co-leader, and side musician.