Lost another hero.

RIP Jimmy Giuffre.

"Jimmy followed his own angel," trombonist Bob Brookmeyer, a former member of Mr. Giuffre's trio, said yesterday. "He was one of the most courageous and dedicated men I ever met. He didn't care about what was profitable. He did what he felt was necessary."

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/04/25/AR2008042503545.html

A truly important musician. I've spent a lot of time listening to his music, but I always think "I should listen to more". Listening to his "Piece for Clarinet and String Orchestra" as I type. What an amazing, diverse body of work. That so many experiments would yield successes is remarkable. A giant. Goodbye, Jimmy.