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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Rhythm Willie
Jazz - Lançado por Concord Jazz em 1 de jan. de 1975
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Jazz For Playboys
Kenny Burrell, Joe Newman, Freddie Green, Frank Wess
Jazz - Lançado por Savoy em 1 de jan. de 1957
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The Jazz Workshop: Four Brass, One Tenor (with Freddie Green, Dick Katz & Nick Travis)
Jazz - Lançado por Moonbeams Records em 4 de nov. de 2013
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Mr Rhythm (Remastered)
Jazz - Lançado por Avid Entertainment em 25 de mar. de 2012
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Mr. Rhythm
Jazz - Lançado por RCA - Legacy em 18 de dez. de 1955
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Mr. Rhythm (Original Album)
Jazz - Lançado por A-Jazz Records em 18 de dez. de 1955
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Mr. Rhythm
Jazz - Lançado por Cruisin Jazz em 18 de dez. de 1955
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Mr. Rhythm (Original Album)
Jazz - Lançado por Sector Records em 18 de dez. de 1955
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Titanium Hits
Jazz - Lançado por Black & Partner Licenses LLC em 17 de mar. de 2019
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Jazz Dog Collection
Jazz - Lançado por Jazz Dog Records em 10 de mar. de 2017
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