Bud Freeman

Bud Freeman

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About Bud Freeman

Lawrence "Bud" Freeman (April 13, 1906 – March 15, 1991) was an American jazz musician, bandleader, and composer, known mainly for playing the tenor saxophone, but also able at the clarinet. He had a smooth and full tenor sax style with a heavy robust swing. He was one of the most influential and important jazz tenor saxophonists of the Big Band era. His major recordings were "The Eel", "Tillie's Downtown Now", "Crazeology", "The Buzzard", and "After Awhile", composed with Benny Goodman.

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Three Little Words

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The Eel

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Bud meets Bob

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Sunday

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Satin Doll

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Tillie's Downtown Now

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I Got Rhythm

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After Awhile

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Tia Juana

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Sensation

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