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Freddie Green seldom led sessions and seldom played lead. Instead, he formed part of the classic rhythm section that gave the Count Basie band its steady pulse. This rare date finds Green with tenor Al Cohn, trumpeter Joe Newman, trombonist Henry Coker, pianist Nat Pierce, bassist Milt Hinton, and either Jo Jones or Osie Johnson on drums. Mr. Rhythm, in fact, will remind many of a good Basie set. The steady drums, bass, and guitar on "Back and Forth" and "Something's Gotta Give" push the music forward, swinging ever so lightly. Nat Pierce's minimalist piano work also owes something to Basie. He adds small flourishes to the rhythm of pieces like "Easy Does It," and only a scattering of tastefully chosen notes on his solo. Coker and Cohn deliver nice solos on "When You Wish Upon a Star," with the trombone's lovely tone and the tenor's deep, mellow pitch complimenting the romanticism of the piece. Newman offers a concise, discerning solos on "Free and Easy" and "Learnin' the Blues." He uses a mute for both solos, perfectly capturing a calm, bluesy mood. Of course Green doesn't solo, and while his guitar is often barely audible, his presence is always felt. This album shows him to be a fine leader who is happy to remain in his role as rhythm guitarist. For fans of Green, and for those who enjoy swinging jazz with great soloists, Mr. Rhythm is a fine release.
© Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr. /TiVo
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Freddie Green, Composer, Lyricist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
(P) Recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music
Freddie Green, Composer, Guitar, MainArtist
(P) 1987 BMG Music
Freddie Green, Composer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
(P) Recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music
Freddie Green, Composer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
(P) Recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music
Freddie Green, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Dolores Vicki Silvers, Composer
(P) Recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music
Freddie Green, Composer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
(P) Recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music
Johnny Mercer, Composer - Freddie Green, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
(P) Recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music
James Young, Composer - Sy Oliver, Composer - Freddie Green, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
(P) Recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music
Freddie Green, Composer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
(P) Recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music
Freddie Green, Composer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
(P) Recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music
Freddie Green, Composer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
(P) Recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music
Ned Washington, Composer - Freddie Green, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Leigh Harline, Composer
(P) Recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music
Album review
Freddie Green seldom led sessions and seldom played lead. Instead, he formed part of the classic rhythm section that gave the Count Basie band its steady pulse. This rare date finds Green with tenor Al Cohn, trumpeter Joe Newman, trombonist Henry Coker, pianist Nat Pierce, bassist Milt Hinton, and either Jo Jones or Osie Johnson on drums. Mr. Rhythm, in fact, will remind many of a good Basie set. The steady drums, bass, and guitar on "Back and Forth" and "Something's Gotta Give" push the music forward, swinging ever so lightly. Nat Pierce's minimalist piano work also owes something to Basie. He adds small flourishes to the rhythm of pieces like "Easy Does It," and only a scattering of tastefully chosen notes on his solo. Coker and Cohn deliver nice solos on "When You Wish Upon a Star," with the trombone's lovely tone and the tenor's deep, mellow pitch complimenting the romanticism of the piece. Newman offers a concise, discerning solos on "Free and Easy" and "Learnin' the Blues." He uses a mute for both solos, perfectly capturing a calm, bluesy mood. Of course Green doesn't solo, and while his guitar is often barely audible, his presence is always felt. This album shows him to be a fine leader who is happy to remain in his role as rhythm guitarist. For fans of Green, and for those who enjoy swinging jazz with great soloists, Mr. Rhythm is a fine release.
© Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr. /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 12 track(s)
- Total length: 00:38:50
- Main artists: Freddie Green
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: RCA - Legacy
- Genre: Jazz
Originally released 1956. All rights reserved by RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
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