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Home » Jimmy Giuffre

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Posted inMusic

This collective trio gives jazz school a good name

by Bill Meyer September 22, 2020August 18, 2021

When the word “academic” is applied to jazz, it’s not necessarily a compliment. But these three players, all of whom teach at universities, make music that could keep you at school till the sun comes up. The success of General Semantics, the debut album by Northern Illinois University’s Geof Bradfield (tenor and soprano saxophones, bass […]

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Influential jazz pianist Paul Bley dead at 83

by Peter Margasak January 5, 2016August 18, 2021

Canadian pianist Paul Bley, one of jazz’s greatest innovators and improvisers, passed away on Sunday.

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Uncovering reedist Jimmy Giuffre’s lost decade

by Peter Margasak June 27, 2014August 18, 2021

Previously unissued live recordings provide a glimpse into what the remarkable reedist was doing in the mid-60s.

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Jazz guitar great Jim Hall dead at 83

by Peter Margasak December 10, 2013August 19, 2021

The guitarist was one of jazz’s most versatile, empathetic players.

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Deerhunter’s dreamily scuzzy Monomania and 14 more record reviews

by Peter Margasak, Miles Raymer, Leor Galil, Kevin Warwick, Philip Montoro, Tal Rosenberg, Luca Cimarusti, Monica Kendrick and Bill Meyer May 14, 2013August 19, 2021

Reviews of 15 current releases from all over the world of music: Deerhunter, Altar of Plagues, and lots more

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The Engines gun it for a live recording on Sunday; RIP Jimmy Giuffre

by Peter Margasak April 25, 2008August 19, 2021

The powerful jazz quartet Engines makes a live record Sunday night at the Hungry Brain.

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