Freddie Green

1911–1987 (age 76)

Jazz Musician

Biography

Freddie Green provided the steady, subtle rhythmic pulse behind Count Basie's orchestra for decades, proving that a single guitar could hold the heartbeat of a band.

His humble mastery of comping supported countless solos and kept the swing alive, and he rests peacefully at Pinelawn Memorial Park where fellow musicians honor his indispensable presence.

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Carmen Lombardo
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