James Peter Giuffre was an American jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, composer, and arranger. He is known for developing forms of jazz which allowed for free interplay between the musicians, anticipating forms of free improvisation. Wikipedia
Born: April 26, 1921, Dallas, TX
Died: April 24, 2008 (age 86 years), Pittsfield, MA
Music group: Shelly Manne and his Men
Spouse: Juanita Giuffre (m. 1961–2008)