Freddie Green
Freddie Green was known throughout his long career as the definitive rhythm guitarist. He rarely soloed (briefly on a few records early on), he stuck to acoustic guitar, and was often more felt than heard. Although he had originally played banjo, Green was playing guitar in New York in early 1937 when producer John Hammond heard him and immediately recommended him to Count Basie. A quick audition and Green had the job, forming a classic rhythm section with Basie, Walter Page, and Jo Jones. After 13 years with the orchestra, Green was not originally included in Basie's small group in 1950, but one night sat down uninvited on the bandstand and never left. He stayed with the band even after its leader's death, making a recording with Dianne Schuur and the Frank Foster-led orchestra in 1987, shortly before he passed on after nearly 50 years of service. Freddie Green also composed "Corner Pocket" (later renamed "Until I Met You" for the vocal version) and "Down for Double."
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Discography
12 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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Jazz For Playboys
Kenny Burrell, Joe Newman, Freddie Green, Frank Wess
Jazz - Released by Savoy on 1 Jan 1957
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The Jazz Workshop: Four Brass, One Tenor (with Freddie Green, Dick Katz & Nick Travis)
Jazz - Released by Moonbeams Records on 4 Nov 2013
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Jazz Guitar - Ultimate Collection, Vol. 6
Freddie Green, Oscar Moore Quartet
Jazz - Released by Documents 2 on 13 Dec 2014
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Mr Rhythm (Remastered)
Jazz - Released by Avid Entertainment on 25 Mar 2012
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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Mr. Rhythm (Original Album)
Jazz - Released by A-Jazz Records on 18 Dec 1955
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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Mr. Rhythm (Original Album)
Jazz - Released by Sector Records on 18 Dec 1955
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Titanium Hits
Jazz - Released by Black & Partner Licenses LLC on 17 Mar 2019
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Jazz Dog Collection
Jazz - Released by Jazz Dog Records on 10 Mar 2017
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
The Freddie Green Scene
Jazz - Released by Suburban Squire on 7 Nov 2014
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo