Von Freeman
1923–2012. American saxophonist. in the Bebop tradition.
Chicago-based bebop tenor saxophonist, cult figure known for raw, searching tone. Limited discography but respected among jazz cognoscenti. African Diaspora tag appropriate; Underrepresented reflects his under-recorded status relative to influence.
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Dedicated To You
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Dedicated To You
FREEMAN, Von: Young and Foolish
Daybreak
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May 07, 2007
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Inside Chicago Vol. 2
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Aug 06, 2001
The second volume of Inside Chicago series is extracted from a three-night live concert from the famous Jazz Showcase club at the Blackstone Hotel in downtown Chicago in February 1995.
The music not only illustrates the recent history of strong Chicago jazz but also gives us the rare opportunity of enjoying the otherwise available-only-for-the-lucky-locals legends Von Freeman and Brad Goode’s exciting performance.
Inside Chicago Vol. 4
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Between 1992 and 1998, trumpeter Brad Goode recorded many of the club dates he played in Chicago. Most of these featured the eminent tenor saxophonist Von Freeman with Brad, other guest soloists and various rhythm sections. Scores and scores of hours of potent music were documented and from that vast "live" archive Mr Goode and SteepleChase producer Nils Winther have selected the cream for this series of "Inside Chicago" jazz CDs of which thi s is the 4th volume.
Inside Chicago Vol. 1
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Trumpeter Brad Goode recorded hours and hours of “live” performance at various club dates in Chicago between 1992 and 1998. The band features Brad Goode and Chicago’s legendary tenor saxophonist Von Freeman.
This is the first volume from the Goode tape archive, which will be one of the most important documentaries of Chicago Jazz.
Inside Chicago Vol. 3
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Between 1992 and 1998, trumpeter Brad Goode recorded many of the club dates he played in Chicago. Most of these featured the eminent tenor saxophonist Von Freeman with Brad, other guest soloists and various rhythm sections. Scores and scores of hours of potent music were documented and from that vast "live" archive Mr Goode and SteepleChase producer Nils Winther have selected the cream for this series of "Inside Chicago" jazz CDs of which this is the 3rd volume.
Never Let Me Go
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Chicago’s grand tenor man Earle Lavon "Von" Freeman Sr. (October 3, 1923 – August 11, 2012) was a revered and most loved elder of the jazz scene in the Windy City. Von has been on producer Nils Winther’s top priority list of the musicians he wanted to record. The dream came true in the late spring of 1992, when Von was 72. Von’s powerful tenor is tastefully supported by his trusted rhythm section of Jodie Christian (piano), Eddie De Haas bass) and Wilbur Campbell (drums)..
“This is an excellent introduction to the Chicago style of tenor playing and to four extremely creative musicians at their peaks.” (Cadence)
Lester Leaps In
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Never Let Me Go
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Sep 15, 1992
Never Let Me Go
