Jimmy Guiffre 3 features the first version of
Giuffre's
3. With guitarist
Jim Hall and either
Ralph Pena or
Jim Atlas on bass,
Giuffre is heard on clarinet, tenor, and baritone. The generally introverted music is wistful, has a fair amount of variety, and is melodic while still sounding advanced. In addition to the nine original songs (including the earliest recording of
Giuffre's classic folk song "The Train and the River"). An excellent introduction to
Jimmy Giuffre's unique music.