Description
Bud Freeman / Bethlehem Records Audio CD 2001 Mono / TOCJ-62091
Product Features
- Label: Bethlehem Records
- Format: CD, Album, Mono
- Country: Japan
- Released: March 23, 2001
- Genre: Jazz
- Series: 超幻のベツレヘムCDコレクション (Super幻 of Bethlehem CD Collection)
Overview
This 2001 release features legendary jazz musician Lawrence "Bud" Freeman, a key figure in the development of jazz tenor saxophone. Known for his association with the Austin High Gang in the 1920s, Freeman made an indelible mark on jazz history with his exceptional technical command, harmonic awareness, and musical conviction. This album, recorded in mono high fidelity under the direction of Rudy Van Gelder, showcases Freeman’s enduring mastery of the saxophone, along with his handpicked band featuring Ruby Braff (trumpet), Dave Bowman (piano), Al Hall (bass), and George Wettling (drums).
The tracklist includes timeless jazz standards like "Newport-News", "At Sundown", and "Perdido", as well as Freeman’s signature smooth playing. This album stands as one of the few made under Freeman’s own name, providing a rare and valuable glimpse into the artistry of one of jazz’s great tenors.
Track Listing
- Newport-News
- At Sundown
- Exactly Like You
- Let's Do It
- But Not For Me
- Stop, Look And Listen
- Hanid
- Dave's Blues
- I Remember You
- Perdido (Lost)
- You Took Advantage Of Me
Key Credits
- Tenor Saxophone: Bud Freeman
- Trumpet: Ruby Braff
- Piano: Dave Bowman (tracks: 6 to 11), Ken Kersey (tracks: 1 to 5)
- Bass: Al Hall
- Drums: George Wettling
- Cover Design: Burt Goldblatt
- Engineer: Rudy Van Gelder
- Liner Notes: 岡村融, Tom Stewart