Jimmy Giuffre

About

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).

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   Gotta Dance

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   The Train and the River

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   That's the Way It Is

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   Lazy Tones

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   Crazy She Calls Me

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   Jesus Maria

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   The Green Country (New England Mood)

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   Propulsion

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   My All

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