Jimmy Giuffre

James Peter Giuffre (April 26, 1921 – April 24, 2008) was an American jazz composer, arranger and saxophone and clarinet player. He is notable for his development of forms of jazz which allowed for free interplay between the musicians, anticipating forms of free improvisation. Born in Dallas, Texas, Giuffre (pronounced "Joo-fray") was a graduate of Dallas Technical High School and North Texas State Teachers College (now the University of North Texas).

Influenced by: Lennie Tristano, Lee Konitz, Thelonious Monk

Active:

1947-2008

Scene:

Dallas/New York jazz

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