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George Freeman is an American jazz pianist, composer, and producer, from North Carolina.[1][2]
- Freeman's musical career began on a professional level when he first accompanied Pamela Williams, jazz saxophonist, at the 1st annual Jazz on the River festival for then, WFSS, 91.9, in October 2006.[3][4] From that point, Freeman worked behind the scenes writing, arranging, playing, producing and directing for other well-known jazz greats to include Karen Briggs, Eric Darius, Marcus Johnson and many others.[2]
- On September 21, 2011, he and then Main Street, the band, played for the late Vesta Williams at her final performance on September 17, 2011, Portsmouth, Virginia at the Autumn Jazz Explosion. Part of Freeman's performance is viewable on the Unsung - Vesta Williams Documentary, which was released on January 2, 2012.[5][6]
- In 2015, Freeman released his first album, Make It Happen, for Low Key Productions.[7] The first single, "Night Lights", released to radio in March 2015, and placed 27th on the Billboard Smooth Jazz Song chart on May 30, 2015.[8]
- In 2017 Freeman finalized his single "Neo Jingle Bells" in time for the holiday season.
- He is currentlyworking on shis sophomore album, Limitless, due to release in 2018.[9]
Discography
[edit]| Year | Genre | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Make It Happen | Jazz | Low Key Productions |
| 2017 | Neo Jingle Bells | Jazz/Holiday | Low Key Productions |
References
[edit]- ^ "Pamela Williams saxtress Saxophone, Saxophone lessons". Pamela Williams saxtress Saxophone, Saxophone lessons. Retrieved 2017-11-12.
- ^ a b "About". George Freeman - Official Website. Retrieved 2017-11-12.
- ^ "Fayetteville State University public magazine". issuu.com. May 16, 2010. p. 31.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "10-11 Fall/Winter FS&U Magazine". issuu.com. January 27, 2011. p. 47.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "Vesta Williams - Unsung | IMDb".
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "Vesta Williams - Unsung | George Freeman (Music Department Credits)".
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "Make It Happen Release Date". cdbaby.com/.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "George Freeman Night Lights Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-11-12.
- ^ Neo Jingle Bells. November 1, 2017 – via YouTube.
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