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  1. Albums
  2. western suite - jimmy giuffre

Jimmy Giuffre - Western Suite (LP)

Jimmy GiuffreJimmy Giuffre
  • LP
  • 1 piece(s)
  • 2000
  • 6 tracks
  • 37 min
  • cool jazz
Western Suite - Jimmy Giuffre
Western Suite
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Western Suite - Jimmy Giuffre
Western Suite - Jimmy Giuffre

Product description

Jimmy Giuffre's 'Western Suite' is a landmark album in the jazz canon, showcasing the American composer and arranger's unique blend of country music, folk, and improvisational jazz. Released in 1960, this iconic record features an unconventional trio of clarinet, guitar, and valve trombone, with Giuffre joined by Jim Hall on guitar and Bob Brookmeyer on trombone. The album's centrepiece is the 18-minute 'Western Suite', a four-movement masterpiece that evokes the spirit of the American West, with movements titled 'Pony Express', 'Apaches', 'Saturday Night Dance', and 'Big Pow Wow'.

The trio's empathetic interplay and subtle solos create an airy, spacious feel, while their inventive and swinging jazz is perfectly balanced. The album also features impressive versions of the big band standard 'Topsy' and Thelonious Monk's 'Blue Monk', demonstrating Giuffre's ability to reinterpret and reimagine classic jazz pieces. With its perfect blend of free-flowing improvisation and jazz swing, 'Western Suite' is an ideal introduction to Jimmy Giuffre's innovative and captivating music. This 37-minute album is a must-listen for fans of cool jazz, free jazz, and jazz alike, and its influence can still be felt today.

This is a 2021 Reissue Remastered released as a LP.

Tracks

  1. Western Suite: I. Pony ExpressJimmy Giuffre
    5:58
  2. Western Suite: II. ApachesJimmy Giuffre
    4:17
  3. Western Suite: III. Saturday Night DanceJimmy Giuffre
    2:56
  4. Western Suite: IV. Big Pow WowJimmy Giuffre
    4:32
  5. TopsyJimmy Giuffre
    11:29
  6. Blue MonkJimmy Giuffre
    8:25
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Product specifications

Details

Album
Western Suite
Artist
Jimmy Giuffre
LP release year
2021
Album release date
January 1, 2000
Label
Atlantic
EAN
8719262016811
Available
No

Product information

Format
LP
Quantity
1 piece(s)
Type
Reissue
Mono or stereo
Stereo
Duration
37 min
Tracks
6 tracks

EAN

EAN
8719262016811

Other

Limited Edition
No
Country
Europe
Genre
Cool jazz
Box set
No
Remastered
Yes
Reissue
Yes

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  • Flawless Reissue

    5 out of 5 stars
    wpeosOctober 16, 2025United States🇺🇸

    Occasionally, there are fresh reissues that sound absolutely flawless, ...just like this one.

  • Vinyl's Scratches Distract

    5 out of 5 stars
    rjgbbeddkJune 8, 2025United States🇺🇸

    Truly a delightful and captivating performance by 3 fantastic artists. Being a rather soft recording, every little scratch, tick and pop really stands out.

  • Muffled Gem for Collectors

    3 out of 5 stars
    QMIECH213April 2, 2025United States🇺🇸

    Let me talk about another thing: This album is absolutely fantastic, and surprisingly, it doesn't have a rhythm section. It features a clarinet, saxophone, trombone, and guitar. The artwork on the cover is really well done. As for the music, it comes across a bit muffled and dull to my ears, but that might just be how the original recording was. There's nothing else to compare it to. There's some hissing background noise on the first side (Western Suite). All in all, it's a nice addition to my collection, especially for just 20 euros.

  • Jim Hall's Joyful Guitar

    5 out of 5 stars
    uhhonfwusvOctober 23, 2024United States🇺🇸

    Great sounding 1969/70s pressing. Quality beats other Atlantic reissues I’ve come across. The cover is tough and the disc feels substantial, plus it sounds fantastic. The tunes are a blast. No usual rhythm section, just Jim Hall on guitar. It all works really well and is a joy to listen to.

About Jimmy Giuffre

Jimmy Giuffre was a pioneering American jazz musician, composer, and arranger whose innovative spirit continually pushed the boundaries of the genre. Born in Dallas, Texas, in 1921, Giuffre began his musical journey on the clarinet at a young age and later mastered the saxophone and guitar. He is renowned for his development of jazz forms that emphasized free interplay and improvisation, anticipating the free jazz movement.

Giuffre's career spanned over five decades, during which he explored various styles, from the cool jazz of the West Coast to the avant-garde. He is perhaps best known for his work with Woody Herman, where he co-wrote the iconic "Four Brothers" arrangement, and for leading influential trios that featured a drummerless format, allowing for unique musical dialogues.

His compositions and arrangements bridged diverse musical traditions, connecting swing, modernism, free jazz, and even folk music. Despite his groundbreaking work, Giuffre's eclectic approach sometimes led to obscurity, as he didn't fit neatly into conventional jazz categories. However, his impact on the jazz world is undeniable, and his legacy continues to inspire musicians and enthusiasts alike.

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