Von Freeman
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Saxophonists · 1923–2012

Von Freeman

American jazz saxophonist (1923–2012)

Born
3 October 1923
Chicago
Died
11 August 2012
Chicago
Country
United States
Record labels
Atlantic Records
Discography
10 albums

Biography

Von Freeman was a jazz musician who played saxophone and tenor saxophone. Von Freeman was born on 3 October 1923 in Chicago and died on 11 August 2012 in Chicago. The music is usually filed under jazz and hard bop. Record labels: Atlantic Records. The discography here lists 10 albums, from “Doin' It Right Now” (1972) to “Young and Foolish” (2007). Honours include NEA Jazz Masters.

Earle Lavon "Von" Freeman Sr. (October 3, 1923 – August 11, 2012) was an American hard bop jazz tenor saxophonist.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Doin' It Right Now 1972 · Atlantic Have No Fear 1975 · Nessa Records
Dedicated to You 1994
FIRE 1996
Von & Ed 1999
You Talkin' To Me?! 2000
The Improvisor 2002
The Great Divide 2004
Young and Foolish 2007
Live at the Dakota · Live

Also plays on

Albums where Von Freeman is credited as a sideman

1989 You'll Know When You Get There — Chico Freeman featuring Von Freeman piano, tenor saxophone
1995 Close Your Eyes — Kurt Elling tenor saxophone
2007 Radio Days — George Gruntz tenor saxophone
2010 Lord Riff and Me — Chico Freeman saxophone

Analysed solos by Von Freeman

  • Pass It Ontenor saxophone · 106 BPM · C-min · 1991-04-29

Awards

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Von Freeman play?

Von Freeman is known for playing saxophone and tenor saxophone.

When and where was Von Freeman born?

Von Freeman was born 3 October 1923 in Chicago.

What are Von Freeman's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Doin' It Right Now (1972), Have No Fear (1975) and Dedicated to You (1994).

External links

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