Spotify Release Info
Track: Riders Of The Ancient Winds
Artist: Russ Freeman
Album: From The Redwoods To The Rockies
Artist Bio
Name: Russ Freeman
Spotify Genres: smooth jazz, jazz, cool jazz, jazz fusion
Followers: 35,604
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Biography
Bop / Cool jazz pianist (sometimes credited as producer for [l=World Pacific]) Born 28 May 1926 in Chicago, Illinois Died 27 June 2002 in Las Vegas, Nevada Russ Freeman worked with most if not all of the major West Coast jazz names, including [a=Dexter Gordon], [a=Wardell Gray], [a=Sonny Criss], [a=Chet Baker], [a=Shelly Manne], [a=Shorty Rogers] and [a=Art Pepper]. Also with [a=Serge Chaloff] (Boston, 1954), [a=Charlie Parker] (LA, 1947), and two years with [a=Benny Goodman] (1958-59). He is best known for his 1950s work with trumpeter [a=Chet Baker] and drummer [a=Shelly Manne]. His later career was focused mainly on session work for television and film soundtracks, and as a music director in nightclubs. He recorded again in a duet with Manne in 1982. He was the cousin of composer [a=Ray Gilbert] and the singer [a=Joanne Gilbert]. • For the contemporary jazz guitarist, usually associated to [a555275], please use [b][a808379][/b].
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1.After The Love Has GoneThe Benoit / Freeman Project
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2.East River DriveDrive
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3.All The Things You Are - Remastered 2004Chet Baker Love Songs
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4.Anywhere Near YouDrive
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5.I'll Be AroundCool Covers - Smooth Jazz Plays The Hits!
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6.The Thrill Is Gone - 10" LP TakeChet Baker Quartet Featuring Russ Freeman (Expanded Edition)
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7.Samba Del LunaFrom The Redwoods To The Rockies
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8.Jamaican NightsNocturnal Playground
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9.When She Believed In MeThe Benoit / Freeman Project
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10.Larry's WorldSounds Of Wood & Steel: A Windham Hill Collection
Discogs Release Info
Release: Craig Chaquico, Russ Freeman (2) - From The Redwoods To The Rockies
Year: 1998
Genres: Folk, World, & Country