Jimmy Giuffre
James Peter Giuffre (, Italian pronunciation: [dʒufˈfre]; April 26, 1921 – April 24, 2008) 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.
Artist details
- Type
- Person
- Area
- United States
- Born
- April 26th, 1921
- Died
- April 24th, 2008
- Genres
- Labels
- Atlantic