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Born: April 13, 1906 in Chicago, IL
Years Active: 20 's, 30 's, 40 's, 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's
Died: March 15, 1991 in Chicago, IL
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
When Bud Freeman first matured, his was the only strong alternative approach on the tenor to the harder-toned style of Coleman Hawkins and he was an inspiration for Lester Young. Freeman, one of the top tenors of the 1930s, was also one of the few sa ...More >>

Discography: 2006 Bud Freeman All Stars 1992 Superbud 1985 Real Bud Freeman (1984) 1982 California Session 1978 Live in Harlem More >>

Member Of: World's Greatest Jazz Band More >> Similar Artists: Lester Young Ben Webster Buddy Tate Budd Johnson Sidney Bechet More >>

Influenced By: Jimmy McPartland Lennie Tristano More >> Followers: Lester Young Frank Powers Mel Henke Charlie Ventura More >>

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