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Thanks, I didn't know about these labels. This is the liner note of SEVEN PIECES,(I typed so there is probably some mistakes): One who asspires to becoming a creative artist often finds that the natural way for him to express himself is through his own rather than given material. It somehow alows him to mouve in any direction with more spontaneity; and there's a close relationship between creativeness and spontaneity. Another great help toward a more unified and complete expression is for him to have the time to continue with the work several hours each day throughout a project. The composer of 7 Pieces of music was given and took a full advantage of the opportunity to follow both these procedures here. These are seven original compositions-all written during the latter part of January and the first part of Febrery of 1959. Seven diverse types of moods, tempos, forms, melodies and rhythms were explored- eachpiece being removed from the others in many ways. And the complete set is a departure, by the composer, from his previous work; the general approch being similar to his earlier work but with many new flavors and dissonances appearing. It may help the listener toward a richer experience if he fully realizes the composers' outlook toward a composition approch. Althought he gladly admits to a deep love for, inspiration from, amd influence by many types of music -from acient Hindu to the more contemporary classicsl and jazz -his aspiration in his own work is to invent rather than carry forth any tradition. His primary desire is for each piece to be the first, an engrossing and second, a unique experience for the litener. In October of 1956, The J.G.3, has its first rehearsal at Harry Jones' Studio in hollywood. The personal was the same as it is on this record: j.Hall, guitar; Red Mitchell, Bass: and Jimmy Giuffre, clarinet, tenor and baritone. J.Hall has been with The J.G.3 for the past two and a half years. Red Mitchell was not able to continue past that first rehearsal, but was finally captured for 7 Pieces. Another equally important contribution to the album was having a jazz-oriented recording engineer, Bones Howe, for the dates. It's all yours... Jimmy giuffre

What's The Andorrans?

I'm more of a fan of his trio featuring Jim Hall, but i respect and enjoy his Free Jazz works to. To me FUSION stands in his most beautyfull recordings. Am not a free Jazz fan, but Giuffre could do it in a way that it's still relaxing.

Yes that the one. Realy nice package bye the way. I created this page about Seven Pieces, well am not very much of an internet person so it's realy simple. http://www.myspace.com/jimmy_giuffre_seven_piece

Thank you rare Fans of Giuffre. Didn't the Andorans just release a "new" Giuffre 3 package? A live set with Jim Hall? I just got a copie of Jimmy giuffre quartet Live in 1960, it's from Jazz beat, is it this one you talk about. Well, it's realy nice, first show is Quartet with drummer Billy Osborne, wich I realy enjoyed. This show was first A LP from Verve call Jimmy Giuffre in Person, secound part of the Reissue is Trio, still with Jim Hall and seams to be the same as OLYPIA 1960... what would be on Mosaic boxset: Am only a fan of his small group works, EASY WAY, Seven Pieces, Ad Lib (never heard it), Fusion, Thesis... what else, his the one with singer woman is under his name? Yes I think it may take a loooong time beffore Verve come out with Senven Pieces. It does seem strange that Seven Pieces isn't even on iTunes There is nothing on the net I think. Anyone ever heard it? Yes the cover is realy cool! Best

A mosaic box would be nice, but I think VERVE should reissue SEVEN PIECES anyway. To me Jimmy Giuffre was at his best on Verve, and Those recordings were much more well recorded than his Atlantic session. I contacted with many Giuffre's fans lately and asked theme to send an E-mail to contact@vervemusicgroup.com, most of theme agreed, so I think Verve can't iggnore it anymore. I just think it's crasy that this album been out of the marquet for like 27 years!!! I have an other question: On the liner note of Seven Pieces it's written: In October of 1956, The J.G.3, has its first rehearsal at Harry Jones' Studio in hollywood. The personal was the same as it is on this record: j.Hall, guitar; Red Mitchell, Bass: and Jimmy Giuffre, clarinet, tenor and baritone. Anyone ever heard about this session? Thanks! Fred

Hi fans of Jimmy Giuffre/Jim Hall/Jazz! Jimmy giuffre recorded an album that never been reissued on CD, SEVEN PIECES is the title, 1959 With Jim Hall and Red Mitchel under VERVE label. That was just before THE EASY WAY (and i just as good). Verve told me that they don’t plan to print it on CD... So I been connecting with every Jimmy Giuffre and Jim Hall fans to aks theme to send an e-mail to contact@vervemusicgroup.com to invite theme to do so. SEVEN PIECES is a very personal and important work in Mr. Giuffre's career, It deserve recognition! Fred, Montreal