George Freeman | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:George_Freeman_photo.jpg) Freeman at the 2008 Chicago Jazz Festival | |
| Background information | |
| Born | April 10, 1927 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, soul jazz |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 1940s–present |
George Freeman (born April 10, 1927) is an American jazz guitarist and recording artist. He is known for his sophisticated technique, collaborations with high-profile performers, and notable presence in the jazz scene of Chicago, Illinois.[1] He is the younger brother of tenor saxophonist Von Freeman and drummer Eldridge "Bruz" Freeman, and the uncle of tenor saxophonist and trumpeter Chico Freeman.
- ^ Reich, Howard (December 23, 2014). "Chicagoan of the Year in Jazz Music: George Freeman". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on December 7, 2022. Retrieved January 27, 2023.