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Bud Freeman. Lawrence " Bud " Freeman (April 13, 1906 – March 15, 1991) [1] was an American jazz musician, bandleader, and composer, known mainly for playing tenor saxophone, but also the clarinet. [2] Biography. In 1922, Freeman and some friends from high school formed the Austin High School Gang. [1] .
Apr 9, 2024 · March 15, 1991, Chicago (aged 84) Bud Freeman (born April 13, 1906, Chicago, Ill., U.S.—died March 15, 1991, Chicago) was an American jazz musician, who, along with Coleman Hawkins, was one of the first tenor saxophonists in jazz. Freeman was one of the young musicians inspired by New Orleans ensembles and the innovations of Louis Armstrong ...
Mar 16, 1991 · Lawrence (Bud) Freeman, a leading tenor saxophonist, died yesterday at the Warren Barr Pavilion, a nursing home in Chicago. He was 84 years old. A spokeswoman for the nursing home said that he...
Mar 17, 1991 · Lawrence ”Bud” Freeman, 84, the last living member of the fabled band, the Austin High Gang, and one of the earliest jazz musicians to play tenor saxophone, died of cancer Friday in the Barr...
April 13, 1906 in Chicago, IL. Died. March 15, 1991 in Chicago, IL. Genre. Jazz. Styles. Mainstream Jazz, Swing, Dixieland, Trad Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Saxophone Jazz. Also Known As. Lawrence Freeman. Member Of. World's Greatest Jazz Band. Album Highlights. Full Discography. New Releases. Articles. Staff Picks. Advanced Search. Remove Ads.
Lawrence “Bud” Freeman, April 13, 1906 – March 15 1991, was an American jazz musician and bandleader. He is best known for his playing of the tenor, but also capable at the clarinet. His tenor style was full and smooth with a strong swing. He was one the most important and influential jazz tenor-saxophonists in the Big Band era.
Feb 16, 2004 · Jazz musician Bud Freeman's bio, concert & touring information, albums, reviews, videos, photos and more.
