Guitarists · 1911–1987

Freddie Green

American jazz guitarist (1911–1987)

Born
31 March 1911
Charleston
Died
3 March 1987
Las Vegas
Country
United States

Biography

Freddie Green was a jazz musician who played guitar. Freddie Green was born on 31 March 1911 in Charleston and died on 3 March 1987 in Las Vegas. The music is usually filed under jazz.

Frederick William Green (March 31, 1911 – March 1, 1987) was an American swing jazz guitarist who played rhythm guitar with the Count Basie Orchestra for almost fifty years.

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Also plays on

Albums where Freddie Green is credited as a sideman

Standards written by Freddie Green

TitleKeyFormGroove
Down For Double B♭ major AABA · 32 Medium-up swing

Historic 78 rpm records

  • I'll Never Be The Same Billy Holiday · Teddy Wilson's Orch. · Malneck · Signorelli · Kahn ·… · 1937 archive.org ↗
  • "WHY NOT" LUCKY THOMPSON ALL-STARS · Lucky Thompson · James Johnson · Rudy… · 1945 archive.org ↗
  • ZUTTY'S HOOTIE BLUES PEE-WEE RUSSELL'S RHYTHMAKERS · Pee-Wee Russell · Max Kaminsky ·… · 1945 archive.org ↗
  • 12 Minutes to Go Illinois Jacquet And His All Stars · Illinois Jacquet · Ray Perry ·… · 1946 archive.org ↗
  • Jacquet Bounce Illinois Jacquet & His All Stars · Illinois Jacquet · Ray Perry ·… · 1946 archive.org ↗
  • Jumpin' at Apollo Illinois Jacquet · Ray Perry · Trummy Young · Bill Doggett · Joe… · 1946 archive.org ↗
  • She's Funny That Way Illinois Jacquet And His All Stars · Illinois Jacquet · Ray Perry ·… · 1946 archive.org ↗
  • Tunis In Sir Charles and His All Stars · Thompson · Charles Thompson · Joe… · 1947 archive.org ↗

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Freddie Green play?

Freddie Green is known for playing guitar.

When and where was Freddie Green born?

Freddie Green was born 31 March 1911 in Charleston.

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