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Russ Freeman

Jazz

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Anywhere Near YouRuss Freeman
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Winter Wonderland (feat. Russ Freeman)Chet Baker Quartet
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More albums from Russ Freeman

Listen to The Complete Happy Session Sessions (Restauración 2022) by Benny Goodman, André Previn & Russ Freeman
ALBUMThe Complete Happy Session Sessions (Restauración 2022)Benny Goodman, André Previn & Russ Freeman
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ALBUMHolidayRuss Freeman
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ALBUMBrave New WorldRuss Freeman & The Rippingtons
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ALBUMThe Benoit / Freeman ProjectDavid Benoit & Russ Freeman
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ALBUMSaharaRuss Freeman
Listen to Nocturnal Playground by Russ Freeman
ALBUMNocturnal PlaygroundRuss Freeman
Listen to Double Play! (Remastered 1992) by André Previn & Russ Freeman
ALBUMDouble Play! (Remastered 1992)André Previn & Russ Freeman

About Russ Freeman

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Hometown
Chicago, IL, United States
Born
May 28, 1926
Genre
Jazz
Pianist Russ Freeman -- not to be confused with the guitarist/leader of the Rippingtons -- was better known as a sideman than a leader, but he was an important collaborator with both Chet Baker and Shelly Manne, leaving his mark on two of the most celebrated bodies of work in West Coast cool jazz. Classically trained as a child, Freeman began making a name for himself on the West Coast jazz scene in the mid-'40s, playing mostly with bebop-oriented groups. During this period, he worked with Howard McGhee, Dexter Gordon, Charlie Parker, Art Pepper, Shorty Rogers, and Wardell Gray, among others. Freeman joined Chet Baker's new quartet in 1953, and their chemistry was immediate as Freeman proved to be perhaps the most sympathetic accompanist the trumpeter/vocalist ever had; his tasteful, well-formulated original compositions also fit Baker's style well and "The Wind" became something of a standard. Their collaboration spanned 1953-1954 and 1956; in 1955, Freeman began another rewarding association with drummer Shelly Manne, which lasted until 1966. Most of his infrequent sessions as a leader were recorded during the mid-'50s, after which he devoted more time to other aspects of the business: supervising recordings, working with film composers like Johnny Mandel and Manne associate Andre Previn, forming his own publishing company in 1962, and working as a musical director for several nightclubs and TV shows. After leaving Manne's group, Freeman's jazz recordings became fewer and fewer; there were occasional appearances with old West Coast cohorts up until the early '80s, after which Freeman effectively retired. ~ Steve Huey
Russ Freeman has also released music as a member of The Rippingtons, The Bill Perkins Octet, Russ Freeman Trio Shelly Manne and His Men.

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