Bruz Freeman
Eldridge Freeman (August 11, 1921 – 2006), also known as "Buzz" Freeman or "Bruz" Freeman, was an American jazz drummer.
Biography
Born in Chicago, with his brothers, guitarist George Freeman and tenor saxophonist Von Freeman,[1][2] he played for several years in the house band at the Pershing Hotel.[3] He was also the uncle of Chico Freeman, the son of Von Freeman.[4]
In 1950, he was a member of John Young's trio with LeRoy Jackson on bass, and recorded with Young's orchestra backing vocalist Lurlean Hunter.[5]
In the mid-1950s, he was a member of the Hampton Hawes Quartet, with Red Mitchell and Jim Hall, and with line-ups led by Herb Geller. In 1950, with his brothers George and Von (originally misidentified as Claude McLin), LeRoy Jackson, and Chris Anderson, he played with Charlie Parker shortly before his death, at a jam session recorded at Bird's apartment which was released in 1960 by Savoy.[6]
In 1977-8, he joined a short-lived band based in [[California], led by Kenny Mann and with Britt Woodman on trombone. ]
Discography
- As sideman
- 1955: Herb Geller Plays – Herb Geller (EmArcy MG-36045)
- 1956 All Night Session! Vol. 1, All Night Session! Vol. 2, All Night Session! Vol. 3 - Hampton Hawes (Contemporary)
- 1957: Gal with a Horn – Clora Bryant (Mode Records Mod-LP-106)
- 1960: An Evening At Home With The Bird – Charlie Parker (Savoy Records MG-12152)
- 1969: Head Start – Bob Thiele Emergency (Flying Dutchman FDS-104)
- 1969: Flight For Four – John Carter & Bobby Bradford Quartet (Flying Dutchman FDS 108)
- 1969: Seeking – John Carter & Bobby Bradford
References
- ↑ Lewis, George E. (2008), A Power Stronger Than Itself: The AACM and American Experimental Music, p. 12. University of Chicago Press. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
- ↑ George Freeman at Allmusic
- ↑ "Von Freeman dies at 88; jazz tenor saxophonist with singular sound" LA Times. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
- ↑ Review of George Burns. Allmusic.com
- ↑ Campbell, Robert L. and Robert Pruter (2013) "The Seymour Label". Retrieved 23 July 2013.
- ↑ "Charlie Parker – One Night In Chicago" Discogs. Retrieved 23 July 2013.