Jimmy Giuffre
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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.
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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. |
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Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, arranger |
Instrument(s) | Clarinet, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone |
Years active | 1940s–1990s |
Labels | Capitol, Atlantic, Verve, Choice, Soul Note, CELP |
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