I'd say 1941-1943 because Don Byas (who replaced Lester Young) is one of the saxophonist. Another question: who's the bass player? it's not Walter Page
Because Freddie was a pioneer in this skill. Guitars in big bands are difficult to write for, play and stay in the same range of volume as all the other instruments with careful microphone/sound control work. As such, Freddie did a great job and should be respected for his place in the history of jazz.
thats what I call a BAND not three spotty herberts plucking guitars!!
1902barb 2 weeks ago
昭和18年の演奏ですか。日本では国家総動員体制に入り、大変な状況に入りつつあった時代かと思うと、そら恐ろしくなりますね。しかし、同じアメリカの同じ曲といってもBenny Goodmanのそれに比べてこちらは段違いに良い。まさにスウィングしていますよ。
ninnniku1952 2 months ago
Basie and the band at the top of their game, fabulous, love the personnel, and thanks for posting
fastborzoi 7 months ago
Wow, Don Byas sure sounds great on this.
liamjazz 1 year ago
I'd say 1941-1943 because Don Byas (who replaced Lester Young) is one of the saxophonist. Another question: who's the bass player? it's not Walter Page
unearnedrun 2 years ago
any idea what year this was?
caroljm36 2 years ago
Because Freddie was a pioneer in this skill. Guitars in big bands are difficult to write for, play and stay in the same range of volume as all the other instruments with careful microphone/sound control work. As such, Freddie did a great job and should be respected for his place in the history of jazz.
phyllodendron 2 years ago 2
Freddie Green - best big band guitarist ever.
HiWatt101 3 years ago