Mr. Rhythm
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Mr. Rhythm is the sole album led by jazz guitarist Freddie Green recorded in late 1955 for the RCA Victor label.[1]
Reception
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| Allmusic |   [2] |
The Allmusic review by Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr. stated "This album shows him to be a fine leader who is happy to remain in his role as rhythm guitarist. For fans of Green, and for those who enjoy swinging jazz with great soloists, Mr. Rhythm is a fine release".[2]
Track listing
All compostions by Freddie Green except as indicated
- "Up in the Blues" - 2:36
- "Down for the Double" - 4:01
- "Back and Forth" - 2:20
- "Free and Easy" - 3:27
- "Learnin' the Blues" (Delores Vicki Silvers) - 3:31
- "Feed Bag" - 3:01
- "Something's Got to Give" - 2:55
- "Easy Does It" (Sy Oliver, Trummy Young) - 3:46
- "Little Red:" - 2:11
- "Swinging Back" - 3:25
- "A Date With Ray" - 4:55
- "When You Wish Upon a Star" (Leigh Harline, Ned Washington) - 2:37
Personnel
- Freddie Green - guitar
- Joe Newman - trumpet
- Henry Coker - trombone
- Al Cohn - tenor saxophone, clarinet
- Nat Pierce - piano
- Milt Hinton - bass
- Osie Johnson, Jo Jones - drums
- Manny Albam (tracks 4-6 & 8), Al Cohn (tracks 1, 2 & 7), Ernie Wilkins (tracks 3 & 9-12) - arranger
References
- ^ Lafargue, P., Mr. Rhythm reissue liner notes, accessed December 7, 2015
- ^ a b Lankford, Jr., Ronnie D.. Mr. Rhythm – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved November 30, 2015.