James Peter Giuffre (/ˈdʒuːfri/, Italian pronunciation: [dʒufˈfrɛ]; April 26, 1921 – April 24, 2008) was an American jazz clarinet and saxophone player, composer and arranger. He is notable for his development of forms of jazz which allowed for free interplay between the musicians, anticipating forms of free improvisation.
Saxophonist and clarinettist, graduate of North Texas College in 1942. First played in U.S. Army bands. After World War II with various big bands, including Boyd Raeburn, Jimmy Dorsey, Buddy Rich and Woody Herman. Subsequently on the West Coast, leading a trio with Jim Hall and Bob Brookmeyer. Composer ("The Train and the River") and arranger for Lee Konitz and the Modern Jazz Quartet, as well as work on film scores. From the 1960's, the Jimmy Giuffre Trio was at the forefront of improvisational avant garde jazz.
Composer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Il giudice e lo storico: il caso Sofri
2001
Documentary
Nos deux marseillaises
1997
Documentary
Marseille de père en fils - Coup de mistral
1989
Documentary
Marseille de père en fils - Ombres sur la ville
1989
Documentary
Tant d'amour perdu
1958
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Altman
2014
Documentary writer: "Four Brothers" - as James P. Giuffre
M. A. Numminen tunnelmassa
1972
TV Movie documentary writer: "Neljimmäinen veljeksistä Four Brothers"
$1.4 Million
