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| 1. | Up in the Blues
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| 2. | Down for the Double
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| 3. | Back and Forth
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| 4. | Free and Easy
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| 5. | Learnin' the Blues
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| 6. | Feed Bag
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| 7. | Something's Got to Give
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| 8. | Easy Does It
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| 9. | Little Red
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| 10. | Swinging Back
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| 11. | A Date With Ray
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| 12. | When You Wish Upon a Star
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Jazz
Freddie Green - Guitar
Al Cohn - Clarinet, Sax (Tenor), Arranger
Ernie Wilkins - Arranger
Henry Coker - Trombone
Joe Newman - Trumpet
Jonathan Jones - Drums
Manny Albam - Arranger
Milt Hinton - Bass
Nat Pierce - Piano
Nat Shapiro - Liner Notes
Osie Johnson - Drums
Freddie Green seldom led sessions and seldom played lead. Instead, he formed part of the classic rhythm section that gave the Count Basie band its steady pulse. This rare date finds Green with tenor Al Cohn, trumpeter Joe Newman, trombonist Henry Coker, pianist Nat Pierce, bassist Milt Hinton, and either Jo Jones or Osie Johnson on drums. Mr. Rhythm, in fact, will remind many of a good Basie set. The steady drums, bass, and guitar on "Back and Forth" and "Something's Gotta Give" push the music forward, swinging ever so lightly. Nat Pierce's minimalist piano work also owes something to Basie. He adds small flourishes to the rhythm of pieces like "Easy Does It," and only a scattering of tastefully chosen notes on his solo. Coker and Cohn deliver nice solos on "When You Wish Upon a Star," with the trombone's lovely tone and the tenor's deep, mellow pitch complimenting the romanticism of the piece. Newman offers a concise, discerning solos on "Free and Easy" and "Learnin' the Blues." He uses a mute for both solos, perfectly capturing a calm, bluesy mood. Of course Green doesn't solo, and while his guitar is often barely audible, his presence is always felt. This album shows him to be a fine leader who is happy to remain in his role as rhythm guitarist. For fans of Green, and for those who enjoy swinging jazz with great soloists, Mr. Rhythm is a fine release. ~ Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr., All Music Guide
Freddie Green
Active Decades: '40s, '50s, '60s, '70s and '80s
Born: Mar 31, 1911 in Charleston, SC
Died: Mar 01, 1987 in Las Vegas, NV
Genre: Jazz
Freddie Green was known throughout his long career as the definitive rhythm guitarist. He rarely soloed (briefly on a few records early on), he stuck to acoustic guitar, and was often more felt than heard. Although he had originally played banjo, Green was playing guitar in New York in early 1937 when producer John Hammond heard him and immediately recommended him to Count Basie. A quick audition and Green had the job, forming a classic rhythm section with Basie, Walter Page, and Jo Jones. After 13 years with the orchestra, Green was not originally included in Basie's small group in 1950, but one night sat down uninvited on the bandstand and never left. He stayed with the band even after its leader's death, making a recording with Dianne Schuur and the Frank Foster-led orchestra in 1987, shortly before he passed on after nearly 50 years of service. Freddie Green also composed "Corner Pocket" (later renamed "Until I Met You" for the vocal version) and "Down for Double."
---Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
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