Jimmy Giuffre – The Jimmy Giuffre 3 / Poll Winners Records Audio CD 2009 / PWR 27215

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Product Details:

• Label: Poll Winners Records – PWR 27215
• Format: CD, Compilation
• Country: Europe
• Released: 2010
• Genre: Jazz
• Style: Jazz

Overview

The Jimmy Giuffre 3 is a stunning compilation that highlights the musical brilliance of the legendary Jimmy Giuffre. Featuring a collection of Giuffre's compositions, this album captures the unique sound of his trio, with contributions from renowned musicians such as Jim Hall (guitar) and Ralph Peña (bass). Tracks like "Gotta Dance" and "The Song Is You" showcase Giuffre's deep sense of musicality, while "Crawdad Suite" and "The Train And The River" provide a more intricate exploration of jazz. Additionally, the bonus album Trav'lin' Light offers even more gems from Giuffre's repertoire, including tracks like "The Lonely Time" and "California, Here I Come." This compilation is a must-have for jazz enthusiasts and a testament to Giuffre's enduring influence on the genre.

Track Listing:

The Jimmy Giuffre 3

1. Gotta Dance – 2:34
2. Two Kinds Of Blues – 5:16
3. The Song Is You – 3:57
4. Crazy She Calls Me – 4:19
5. Voodoo – 2:54
6. My All – 4:14
7. That's The Way It Is – 3:50
8. Crawdad Suite – 7:15
9. The Train And The River – 3:36

Bonus Album: Trav'lin' Light

1. Pickin' 'Em Up And Layin' 'Em Down – 5:46
2. The Green Country – 3:10
3. The Lonely Time – 3:57
4. Trav'lin' Light – 4:25
5. Fourty-Second Street – 6:17
6. Show Me The Way To Go Home – 4:42
7. The Swamp People – 5:37
8. California, Here I Come – 2:42

Key Credits:

• Bass: Ralph Peña (tracks 1-9)
• Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone: Jimmy Giuffre
• Guitar: Jim Hall
• Valve Trombone: Bob Brookmeyer (tracks 10-17)
• Liner Notes: Gary Kramer, Nat Hentoff, Adam Ritz, Don Gold
• Design: Mercedes Cuetos