Russ Freeman

Russ Freeman
Real Name:
Russell Donald Freeman
Profile:
Bop / Cool jazz pianist (sometimes credited as producer for World Pacific)
Born 28 May 1926 in Chicago, Illinois
Died 27 June 2002 in Las Vegas, Nevada

Russ Freeman worked with most if not all of the major West Coast jazz names, including Dexter Gordon, Wardell Gray, Sonny Criss, Chet Baker, Shelly Manne, Shorty Rogers and Art Pepper. Also with Serge Chaloff (Boston, 1954), Charlie Parker (LA, 1947), and two years with Benny Goodman (1958-59). He is best known for his 1950s work with trumpeter Chet Baker and drummer Shelly Manne.

His later career was focused mainly on session work for television and film soundtracks, and as a music director in nightclubs. He recorded again in a duet with Manne in 1982. He was the cousin of composer Ray Gilbert and the singer Joanne Gilbert.

• For the contemporary jazz guitarist, usually associated to The Rippingtons, please use Russ Freeman (2).
Sites:
peacockent.com, Wikipedia, imdb.com
In Groups:
André Previn Ensemble, Art Pepper + Eleven, Art Pepper Nine, Art Pepper Quartet, Art Pepper Quintet, Benny Goodman And His Jazz Group, Benny Goodman Tentet, Bill Perkins Octet, Bill Watrous Quintet, Chet Baker Ensemble, Chet Baker Quartet, Chet Baker Sextet, Clifford Brown Ensemble, Cy Touff Octet, Gerry Mulligan Group, Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars, Johnny Mandel Orchestra, Leith Stevens' All Stars, Marty Paich Big Band, Pete Rugolo And His All Stars, Pete Rugolo Orchestra, Russ Freeman Quartet, Russ Freeman-Bill Perkins Quintet, Russ Freeman-Chet Baker Quartet, Shelly Manne & His Men, Shelly Manne Quintet, Sonny Stitt & His West Coast Friends, Soundstage All-Stars, The Bud Shank Quintet, The Buddy Bregman Band, The Greig McRitchie Band, The Russ Freeman Trio, The Stu Williamson Quartet, The Zoot Sims-Russ Freeman Quintet, Woody Herman And His Orchestra, Woody Herman And The Swingin' Herd
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Albums
MG 9027 Hollywood Jazz Session - Vol. 2 — Russ Freeman Wardell Gray / Sonny Kriss* / Al Killian / Wild Bill Moore* / Gene Montgomery (2) / Hamp Hawes*, Russ Freeman, Ken Kennedy (6), LeRoy Gray* Wardell Gray / Sonny Kriss* / Al Killian / Wild Bill Moore* / Gene Montgomery (2) / Hamp Hawes*, Russ Freeman, Ken Kennedy (6), LeRoy Gray* - Hollywood Jazz Session - Vol. 2 ‎(10", Album) Savoy Records MG 9027 US 1952 Sell This Version
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PJLP-6, PJ LP-6 Chet Baker Quartet Featuring Russ Freeman — Russ Freeman Chet Baker Quartet Featuring Russ Freeman Chet Baker Quartet Featuring Russ Freeman - Chet Baker Quartet Featuring Russ Freeman (Album, Comp) Pacific Jazz, Pacific Jazz PJLP-6, PJ LP-6 US 1953 Sell This Version
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MG 9031 Hollywood Jazz Session - Vol. 3 — Russ Freeman Wardell Gray / Sonny Kriss* / Al Killian / Barney Kessell* / Russ Freeman / Ken Kennedy (6) Wardell Gray / Sonny Kriss* / Al Killian / Barney Kessell* / Russ Freeman / Ken Kennedy (6) - Hollywood Jazz Session - Vol. 3 ‎(10", Album) Savoy Records MG 9031 US 1954 Sell This Version
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C 2518 Shelly Manne & Russ Freeman — Russ Freeman Shelly Manne & Russ Freeman Shelly Manne & Russ Freeman - Shelly Manne & Russ Freeman (Album) Contemporary Records C 2518 US 1955 Sell This Version
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STLP 310 George Wein Presents — Russ Freeman Serge Chaloff and Boots Mussulli featuring Russ Freeman Serge Chaloff and Boots Mussulli featuring Russ Freeman - George Wein Presents (Album) Storyville (3) STLP 310 US 1955 Sell This Version
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PJ-1212 Trio — Russ Freeman Russ Freeman / Richard Twardzik* Russ Freeman / Richard Twardzik* - Trio (Album, Comp) Pacific Jazz PJ-1212 US 1956 Sell This Version
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S7011 Double Play! — Russ Freeman André Previn & Russ Freeman André Previn & Russ Freeman - Double Play! (Album) Contemporary Records S7011 South Africa 1957 Sell This Version
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A 3002 Mucho Calor (Much Heat) — Russ Freeman Conte Candoli, Jack Costanza*, Chuck Flores, Russ Freeman, Mike Pacheko*, Art Pepper, Bill Perkins, Ben Tucker Conte Candoli, Jack Costanza*, Chuck Flores, Russ Freeman, Mike Pacheko*, Art Pepper, Bill Perkins, Ben Tucker - Mucho Calor (Much Heat) (Album) Andex A 3002 US 1958 Sell This Version
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LPM 2089 The Swingers — Russ Freeman Lambert, Hendricks & Ross With Zoot Sims, Russ Freeman, Freddie Green, Jim Hall, Ed Jones* & Sonny Payne Lambert, Hendricks & Ross With Zoot Sims, Russ Freeman, Freddie Green, Jim Hall, Ed Jones* & Sonny Payne - The Swingers ‎(LP, Album) Music LPM 2089 Italy 1959 Sell This Version
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LAE 12227 More Drums On Fire! — Russ Freeman Sonny Payne, Mel Lewis, Benny Barth, Armando Peraza, Ray Mosca With Freddie Gambrell, The Mastersounds, Zoot Sims, Russ Freeman Sonny Payne, Mel Lewis, Benny Barth, Armando Peraza, Ray Mosca With Freddie Gambrell, The Mastersounds, Zoot Sims, Russ Freeman - More Drums On Fire! World Pacific Records LAE 12227 UK 1960 Sell This Version
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LA27 - 1018 One On One — Russ Freeman Russ Freeman & Shelly Manne Russ Freeman & Shelly Manne - One On One (Album) Atlas Record (2) LA27 - 1018 Japan 1982 Sell This Version
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PAJ-70217 Sings And Plays With Bud Shank, Russ Freeman And Strings — Russ Freeman Chet Baker With Bud Shank, Russ Freeman Chet Baker With Bud Shank, Russ Freeman - Sings And Plays With Bud Shank, Russ Freeman And Strings ‎(LP, Album, Mono, Promo, RE, mic) Pacific Jazz PAJ-70217 Japan 1985 Sell This Version
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V.S.O.P. #47CD, A 3002 Mucho Calor (Much Heat) — Russ Freeman Conte Candoli, Jack Costanza*, Chuck Flores, Russ Freeman, Mike Pacheko*, Art Pepper, Bill Perkins, Ben Tucker Conte Candoli, Jack Costanza*, Chuck Flores, Russ Freeman, Mike Pacheko*, Art Pepper, Bill Perkins, Ben Tucker - Mucho Calor (Much Heat) ‎(CD, Album, RE, RM) V.S.O.P. Records, Andex V.S.O.P. #47CD, A 3002 US 1987 Sell This Version
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CS 8129 Happy Session — Russ Freeman Benny Goodman And His Orchestra Featuring Andre Previn* And Russ Freeman Benny Goodman And His Orchestra Featuring Andre Previn* And Russ Freeman - Happy Session (Album) Columbia, CBS, CBS CS 8129 US 1959 Sell This Version
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Singles & EPs
EP4-9 Chet Baker Quartet Featuring Russ Freeman — Russ Freeman Chet Baker Quartet Featuring Russ Freeman Chet Baker Quartet Featuring Russ Freeman - Chet Baker Quartet Featuring Russ Freeman ‎(7", EP) Pacific Jazz EP4-9 US 1953 Sell This Version
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WP 5414, WP 5414 A (352), WP 5414 A (353) The Chet Baker Quartet — Russ Freeman Chet Baker Quartet Featuring Russ Freeman Chet Baker Quartet Featuring Russ Freeman - The Chet Baker Quartet (EP) Pacific Jazz WP 5414, WP 5414 A (352), WP 5414 A (353) Unknown Sell This Version
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EP 412, EP-412 Serge & Boots Plays The Fable Of Mabel — Russ Freeman Serge* And Boots* Featuring Russ Freeman Serge* And Boots* Featuring Russ Freeman - Serge & Boots Plays The Fable Of Mabel ‎(7", EP, Red) Storyville (3), Storyville (3) EP 412, EP-412 US Unknown Sell This Version
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EP 413, EP-413 Serge & Boots Plays The Fable Of Mabel — Russ Freeman Serge* And Boots* Featuring Russ Freeman Serge* And Boots* Featuring Russ Freeman - Serge & Boots Plays The Fable Of Mabel ‎(7", EP, Red) Storyville (3), Storyville (3) EP 413, EP-413 US Unknown Sell This Version
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FL 3000 Whispering / Stereo Stomp — Russ Freeman Benny Goodman Quintet* Featuring: Russ Freeman, André Previn And Shelly Manne Benny Goodman Quintet* Featuring: Russ Freeman, André Previn And Shelly Manne - Whispering / Stereo Stomp ‎(7", Single) London Records, London American Recordings FL 3000 Netherlands Unknown Sell This Version
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EP 4-58 Pretty / Groovy, Vol. 1 — Russ Freeman Chet Baker Quartet, Russ Freeman Chet Baker Quartet, Russ Freeman - Pretty / Groovy, Vol. 1 ‎(7", EP) World Pacific Records EP 4-58 Germany Unknown Sell This Version
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Compilations
K18P-9259 Cool Baker Vol. 1 — Russ Freeman Chet Baker Quartet Featuring Russ Freeman Chet Baker Quartet Featuring Russ Freeman - Cool Baker Vol. 1 ‎(LP, Comp, Mono) Pacific Jazz K18P-9259 Japan 1983 Sell This Version
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K18P-9260 Cool Baker Vol. 2 — Russ Freeman Chet Baker Quartet Featuring Russ Freeman Chet Baker Quartet Featuring Russ Freeman - Cool Baker Vol. 2 ‎(LP, Comp, Mono) Pacific Jazz K18P-9260 Japan 1983 Sell This Version
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MR4-113 The Complete Pacific Jazz Live Recordings Of The Chet Baker Quartet With Russ Freeman — Russ Freeman The Chet Baker Quartet* With Russ Freeman The Chet Baker Quartet* With Russ Freeman - The Complete Pacific Jazz Live Recordings Of The Chet Baker Quartet With Russ Freeman (Album, Comp) Mosaic Records (2) MR4-113 US 1985 Sell This Version
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LLR-88031 The Richard Twardzik & Russ Freeman Trios — Russ Freeman Richard Twardzik* / Russ Freeman Richard Twardzik* / Russ Freeman - The Richard Twardzik & Russ Freeman Trios (Comp, Album) EMI USA LLR-88031 Japan 1976 Sell This Version
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MR4-122 The Complete Pacific Jazz Studio Recordings Of The Chet Baker Quartet With Russ Freeman — Russ Freeman The Chet Baker Quartet* With Russ Freeman The Chet Baker Quartet* With Russ Freeman - The Complete Pacific Jazz Studio Recordings Of The Chet Baker Quartet With Russ Freeman (Album, Comp) Mosaic Records (2) MR4-122 US 1987 Sell This Version

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