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 was exposed as a young child to jazz. His father, George, a city policeman, was a ...

, 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 Award ...

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

John Young John Young most commonly refers to: *John Young (astronaut) (1930–2018), American astronaut * John Young, 1st Baron Lisgar (1807–1876), British diplomat and politician John Young may also refer to: Academics * John Young (professor of Greek) ...

'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 No ...

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. Early life His mother, Frances ''(née'' Frances Mildred Fullman, also known as Fannie Fullman; ...

. 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 Saxophone, saxophonist, bandleader, and composer. Parker was a highly influential soloist and leading figure in the development of beb ...

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 Kenny Mann 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 Rae ...

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. 3'' -

(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 ...

(

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

Bob Thiele Robert "Bob" Thiele (July 27, 1922 – January 30, 1996) was an American record producer who worked on numerous classic jazz albums and record labels. Early life and career Bob Thiele was born in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, New York, United Sta ...

Emergency (

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FDS-104) *1969: '' Flight for Four'' – 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, Brad ...

Quartet (

FDS 108) *1969: ''Seeking'' – John Carter & Bobby Bradford *1970: '' Self Determination Music'' − John Carter / Bobby Bradford (Flying Dutchman)

References

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