Jimmy Giuffre Trio / The train and the river (1958)

[@FriendlyProd]

This is magic - I’ve seen this film many times and these performances are unmatched.

[@annieboon6986]

This film was a Work of Art. I've loved Trains and I can see The Train and the River when I here this. I remember watching the film next to Ronnie Scott Somewhere many years ago

[@geofromnj7377]

Van Morrison said that when he heard Giuffre play this tune, he asked his father to buy him a saxaphone.

[@saxpianotutorial7572]

Jimmy was really an incredible player. He had a very melodic approach and a sweet sound, like Paul Desmond.

[@Duke-zu9li]

Sweet? That man was boppin hard as hell. My blood pressure went up, lol

[@vilstef6988]

The guy behind Jimmy playing valve trombone was Bob Brookmeyer. This is such a great tune!

[@Jazzapatiss]

soul vibrates when Giuffre sails!

[@georgetteconstant9050]

Thanks for posting! I was blown away by this film I first saw on TCM. I recorded it and have watch favorite parts over and over-this beginning of the film with JG, and the wonderful Anita O'Day among other acts.

[@konradgeorges211]

One of the best piece of jazz !

[@jaybee7078]

Got it in one!

[@georgetteconstant9050]

I love this.

[@georgetteconstant9050]

Still loving it.

[@kirstentrolle-hansen5389]

Delightful - never heard this one before!

[@Erik-e9w]

The saxophone and the trombone...wonderful duo!

[@mariopollano]

The best!

[@fan5407]

This was a special group, even compared to other great jazz ensembles (or ensembles playing any kind of music). All incarnations of the Jimmy Giuffre 3 are worth exploring, but this group with Jim Hall and Bob Brookmeyer, combined with the music Giuffre was writing and arranging at the time, was one of a kind. I read in the liner notes to Western Suite (I think) that Giuffre disbanded this trio bc their concept was too quiet and subtle for the hustle and bustle of jazz clubs in those days. It seems they never found the right venue, which is a shame, because I’d think a classical stage would’ve suited then well. Oh well, great things come and go all the time. At least we have recordings and videos like these. Jimmy Giuffre’s music will live on, even if just among a small audience.

[@lesliehayton2929]

Very cogent and knowable comment , keep on groovin high , and very best wishes to you and your family !

[@clearbrain]

Absolutely spot on observation brother..... these are rare masterpieces....maybe if we evolve enough as humans, his music will be appreciated more

[@kelvinsmith6854]

That was fantastic!

[@kelvinsmith6854]

This track started my interest in Jazz...

[@marcosparente3968]

VERY GOOD !! JIM HALL-GT; BOBY BROOKMEYER-TB; GIUFFRE-CL.

[@leonardberg5012]

They misspelled Jimmy Giuffre's name in the opening credits! Also Thelonious Monk's name. This was a fun performance and it harks back to an age when the members of bands wore nice, matching suits.

[@rogerprouse2319]

Real professionals, right down to the suits.

[@rohanquinby3188]

Oh my sweet lord almighty

[@lucyfoster4082]

Dave Davies brought me here (reference from his book Living On A Thin Line)

[@crystalc1ear]

TGV and the river

[@jizhou7262]

Did Jimmy use a Master Link in this video?

[@geoffccrow2333]

I just hear blues music

[@thomashiffe5473]

You're right! John Mayall's Turning Point album was inspired by Jimmy Giuffre's music played in this movie.