Jimmy Giuffre
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James Peter Giuffre, (pronounced "Joo-free"), (April 26, 1921 – April 24, 2008) was an American jazz composer, arranger and saxophone and clarinet player.
Born in Dallas, Texas, Giuffre first became known as an arranger for Woody Herman's big band, for which he wrote the celebrated "Four Brothers" (1947). He would continue to write creative, unusual arrangements throughout his career.
He was a central figure in so-called West coast jazz and was a member of Shorty Rogers's groups before going solo.
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