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Lawrence "Bud" Freeman (April 13, 1906 – March 15, 1991) was an American jazz musician, bandleader, and composer, known mainly for playing tenor saxophone, but also the clarinet.
Apr 9, 2024 · Bud Freeman 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 to synthesize the Chicago style in the late 1920s.
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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.
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Jan 20, 2020 · One of the most revered tenor saxophonists of early jazz, Bud Freeman (1906-91) recorded with Bix Beiderbecke, Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, Fats Waller, Jack Teagarden, Dave Tough, and Jelly...
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Feb 16, 2004 · Jazz musician Bud Freeman's bio, concert & touring information, albums, reviews, videos, photos and more.
Mar 15, 1991 · Bud Freeman. Unique, improvisational jazz saxophonist of many big bands, considered by many an equal of Coleman Hawkins on the tenor. Read Full Biography.
Jun 30, 2020 · Bud Freeman was more at home in settings where he was a soloist. His session of Dec. 4, 1935, which found him leading a sextet that included trumpeter Bunny Berigan and Eddie Condon, was more to his liking, resulting in four hot performances including “ Tillie’s Downtown Now ” and “ The Buzzard .”
