Jimmy Giuffre

Jimmy Giuffre Jimmy Giuffre American jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, composer, and arranger (1921–2008) James Peter Giuffre (/ˈdʒuːfri/, Italian pronunciation: [dʒufˈfre]; April 26, 1921[1] – April 24, 2008)[2] was an American jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, composer, and arranger. He is known for developing forms of jazz which allowed for free interplay between the musicians, anticipating forms of free improvisation. Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Jimmy Giuffre Background information Birth name James Peter Giuffre Born (1921-04-26)April 26, 1921 Dallas, Texas, U.S. Died April 24, 2008(2008-04-24) (aged 86) Pittsfield, Massachusetts, U.S. Genres Jazz free jazz West Coast jazz cool jazz folk jazz chamber jazz third stream Occupation(s) Musician, composer, arranger Instrument(s) Clarinet, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone Years active 1940s–1990s Labels Capitol, Atlantic, Verve,…

GENRES: Jazz, Clarinet