The Jimmy Giuffre Clarinet


The Jimmy Giuffre Clarinet is an album by American jazz composer and arranger Jimmy Giuffre featuring him exclusively on clarinet which was released on the Atlantic label in 1956.

Reception

Scott Yanow of Allmusic states: "This continually interesting set finds Jimmy Giuffre sticking exclusively to his cool-toned clarinet, mostly playing in the lower register, in several settings. The thought-provoking and generally relaxed works feature a wide variety of instrumentation".

Track listing

All compositions by Jimmy Giuffre except as indicated
  1. "So Low" - 2:48
  2. "Deep Purple" - 4:38
  3. "The Side Pipers" - 5:07
  4. "My Funny Valentine" - 5:03
  5. "Quiet Cook" - 4:18
  6. "The Sheepherder" - 5:23
  7. "Fascinating Rhythm" - 4:04
  8. "Down Home" - 5:40

Personnel