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Saxophonists · 1906–1991

Bud Freeman

American musician (1906–1991)

Born: 13 April 1906
Chicago
Died: 15 March 1991
Chicago
Country: United States
Record labels: Columbia Records, Chiaroscuro Records
Discography: 17 albums

Biography

Bud Freeman was a jazz musician who played saxophone and clarinet. Bud Freeman was born on 13 April 1906 in Chicago and died on 15 March 1991 in Chicago. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Columbia Records and Chiaroscuro Records. The discography here lists 17 albums, from “Bud Freeman” (1955) to “The Man: Live in Dublin 1976” (2008).

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.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Bud Freeman 1955

Chicago / Austin High School Jazz in Hifi 1957

Dixieland Jazz 1957

Chicago 1962

Something Tender 1963

Milan, May 24th 1975 · Live

Song of the Tenor 1975

Bud Meets Buddy 1976

The Test of Time 1977

Live in Haarlem 1978 · Live

The Dolphin Has A Message 1980

Superbud 1994

California Session 1997

Bud Freeman with The Alex Welsh Band 2003

The Bud Freeman All-Star Swing Sessions 2003

The Man: Live in Dublin 1976 2008 · Live

1928-1938 (Giants of Jazz label)

Also plays on

Albums where Bud Freeman is credited as a sideman

2002

It’s Easy to Remember — Bing Crosby

tenor saxophone

Historic 78 rpm records

LIZA McKenzie-Condon Chicagoans · Jimmy McPartland · Frank Teschmaker ·… archive.org ↗
China Boy Muggsy Spanier and his V-Disc Jazz Band · Muggsy Spanier · Lou… archive.org ↗
DA DA TRAIN LOUISIANA RHYTHM KINGS · Pee-Wee Russell · Red Nichols · Jack… archive.org ↗
CRAZE-O-LOGY Bud Freeman and his Orchestra · John Mandel · Floyd O'Brien · Bud… archive.org ↗
TRYING TO STOP MY CRYING JOE "WINGY" MANNONE and his CLUB ROYALE ORCHESTRA · Frank Teschmaker… archive.org ↗
YOU TOOK ADVANTAGE OF ME BUD FREEMAN · BILL DOHLER · JACK GARDNER · JIM LANIGAN · JIM BARNES archive.org ↗
LIZA Jimmy McPartland · Frank Teschmaker · Bud Freeman · Joe Sullivan ·… archive.org ↗
ALL THE THINGS YOU ARE The 38th Special Service Co. Orchestra · Kern · BUD FREEMAN archive.org ↗

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Bud Freeman play?

Bud Freeman is known for playing saxophone and clarinet.

When and where was Bud Freeman born?

Bud Freeman was born 13 April 1906 in Chicago.

What are Bud Freeman's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Bud Freeman (1955), Chicago / Austin High School Jazz in Hifi (1957), Dixieland Jazz (1957), Chicago (1962) and Something Tender (1963).

External links

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