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