Freddie Green

Frederick William Green (March 31, 1911 – March 1, 1987) was an American swing jazz guitarist. He was known for work on rhythm guitar in big band settings, particularly for the Count Basie orchestra, where he was part of the "All-American Rhythm Section" with Basie on piano, Jo Jones on drums, and Walter Page on bass. Quotes You shouldn't hear the guitar by itself. It should be part of the drums so it sounds like the drummer is playing chords -- like the snare is in A or the hi-hat in D minor. You only notice the guitar when it's not there. Denyer Ralph The Guitar Handbook 2002 Alfred A. Knopf 88 0-679-74275-1 External links Category:1911 births Category:1987 deaths Category:Guitarists from the United States Category:Musicians from the United States Category:African Americans Category:People from Charleston Category:Jazz musicians