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 Earle Lavon "Von" Freeman Sr. (October 3, 1923 – August 11, 2012) was an American hard bop jazz tenor saxophonist. Biography Born in Chicago, Illinois, Freeman as a young child was exposed to jazz. His father, George, a city policeman, was a c ...

, George Freemanat

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he played for several years in the house band at the Pershing Hotel. He was also the uncle of

Chico Freeman Chico Freeman (born Earl Lavon Freeman Jr.; July 17, 1949) is a modern jazz tenor saxophonist and trumpeter and son of jazz saxophonist Von Freeman. He began recording as lead musician in 1976 with ''Morning Prayer'', won the New York Jazz Awar ...

, the son of Von Freeman. In 1950, he was a member of

John Young John Young may refer to: Academics * John Young (professor of Greek) (died 1820), Scottish professor of Greek at the University of Glasgow * John C. Young (college president) (1803–1857), American educator, pastor, and president of Centre Coll ...

's trio with LeRoy Jackson on bass, and recorded with Young's orchestra backing vocalist

Lurlean Hunter Lurlean Hunter (December 1, 1919 – March 11, 1983) was an American contralto singer. Early years Born in Clarksdale, Mississippi, Hunter was taken to Chicago when she was two months old. She attended Englewood High School in Chicago. Ca ...

. In the mid-1950s, he was a member of the

Hampton Hawes Hampton Barnett Hawes Jr. (November 13, 1928 – May 22, 1977) was an American jazz pianist. He was the author of the memoir ''Raise Up Off Me'', which won the Deems-Taylor Award for music writing in 1975. Early life Hampton Hawes was born on ...

Quartet, with

Red Mitchell Keith Moore "Red" Mitchell (September 20, 1927 – November 8, 1992) was an American jazz double-bassist, composer, lyricist, and poet. Biography Mitchell was born in New York City. His younger brother, Whitey Mitchell, also became a jazz ...

and Jim Hall, and with line-ups led by

Herb Geller Herbert Arnold Geller (November 2, 1928 – December 19, 2013) was an American jazz saxophonist, composer and arranger. He was born in Los Angeles, California, United States. Early life His mother, Frances ''(née'' Frances Mildred Fullman, al ...

. In 1950, with his brothers George and Von (originally misidentified as

Claude McLin Claude McLin (December 27, 1925 – July 21, 1995)
was an American

), LeRoy Jackson, and Chris Anderson, he played with

Charlie Parker Charles Parker Jr. (August 29, 1920 – March 12, 1955), nicknamed "Bird" or "Yardbird", was an American jazz saxophonist, band leader and composer. Parker was a highly influential soloist and leading figure in the development of bebop, a form ...

shortly before his death, at a jam session recorded at Bird's apartment which was released in 1960 by

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."Charlie Parker – ''One Night In Chicago''"

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. Retrieved 23 July 2013. In 1977-8, he joined a short-lived band based in California, led by

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and with

Britt Woodman Britt Woodman (June 4, 1920 – October 13, 2000) was an American jazz trombonist. Career Woodman was a childhood friend of Charles Mingus, but first worked with Phil Moore and Les Hite. After service in World War II he played with Boyd Ra ...

on trombone.

Discography

As sideman

*1955: ''Herb Geller Plays'' –

(EmArcy MG-36045) *1956 '' All Night Session! Vol. 1'', ''

All Night Session! Vol. 2 ''All Night Session! Vol. 2'' is the second album by pianist Hampton Hawes from a session recorded the night of November 12/13, 1956 at Contemporary's Studios in Los Angeles and released on the Contemporary label.All Night Session! Vol. 3 ''All Night Session! Vol. 3'' is an album by pianist Hampton Hawes from a session recorded the morning of November 13, 1956 at Contemporary's Studios in Los Angeles and released on the Contemporary label.Hampton Hawes Hampton Barnett Hawes Jr. (November 13, 1928 – May 22, 1977) was an American jazz pianist. He was the author of the memoir ''Raise Up Off Me'', which won the Deems-Taylor Award for music writing in 1975. Early life Hampton Hawes was born on ...

(Contemporary) *1957: ''Gal with a Horn'' –

Clora Bryant Clora Larea Bryant (May 30, 1927 – August 25, 2019) was an American jazz trumpeter. She was the only female trumpeter to perform with Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker and was a member of the International Sweethearts of Rhythm. Early life ...

(

Mode Records Mode Records is an American record label in New York City that concentrates on contemporary classical music and other forms of avant-garde music. The label was founded by Brian Brandt in 1984, with a goal of releasing music composed by John Cage. ...

Mod-LP-106) *1960: ''An Evening At Home With The Bird'' – Charlie Parker (Savoy Records MG-12152) *1969: ''Head Start'' –

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Emergency (

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FDS-104) *1969: ''

Flight for Four ''Flight for Four'' is an album by American jazz saxophonist John Carter and trumpeter Bobby Bradford recorded in 1969 and released by the Flying Dutchman label.

'' – John Carter &

Bobby Bradford Bobby Lee Bradford (born July 19, 1934) is an American jazz trumpeter, cornetist, bandleader, and composer. In addition to his solo work, Bradford is noted for his work with John Carter, Vinny Golia and Ornette Coleman. In October 2009, Bradfo ...

Quartet (

FDS 108) *1969: ''Seeking'' – John Carter & Bobby Bradford *1970: ''

Self Determination Music ''Self Determination Music'' is an album by American jazz saxophonist John Carter and trumpeter Bobby Bradford released by the Flying Dutchman label in 1970.1921 births 2006 deaths American jazz musicians American jazz drummers 20th-century American drummers American male drummers 20th-century American male musicians American male jazz musicians