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  1. 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.

  2. Jimmy Giuffre, the adventurous clarinetist, composer and arranger whose 50-year journey through jazz led him from writing the Woody Herman anthem “Four Brothers” through minimalist ...

  3. April 25, 2008. Jimmy Giuffre, the adventurous clarinetist, composer and arranger whose 50-year journey through jazz led him from writing the Woody Herman anthem “Four Brothers” through...

  4. Apr 28, 2008 · Composer and jazz clarinetist Jimmy Giuffre died on April 24, after suffering from pneumonia and complications from Parkinson's Disease. He was 86. Here, WGBH contributes a...

  5. Jimmy Giuffre, who brought the clarinet from the big band era into the realm of free jazz during a lengthy career, died April 24th of pneumonia and complications of Parkinsons. He was 86. Giuffre was born in Dallas on April 26, 1921 and began playing clarinet at age 9.

  6. Apr 28, 2008 · April 28, 2008 12 AM PT. Special to The Times. Jimmy Giuffre, the saxophonist, clarinetist, arranger and composer whose work encompassed a range including big band scoring, cool West Coast...

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  8. Jimmy Giuffre, the adventurous clarinetist, composer and arranger whose 50-year journey through jazz led him from writing the Woody Herman anthem “Four Brothers" through minimalist, drummerless trios to striking experimental orchestral works, died on Thursday in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. He was 86.