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Jimmy Giuffre

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Born 26 April 1921. Died 24 April 2008.

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Biography

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.

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    Night Dance

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