Released 1956 Producer Jack Lewis Label RCA Victor | Length 38:45 Mr. Rhythm(1955) Rhythm Willie(1975) Release date 1956 | |
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Recorded December 18, 1955Webster Hall, New York City Jazz albums The Natural Seven, All I Wanna Do Is Swing, Four Brass One Tenor, Salute to Satch, I'm Still Swinging |
Mr. Rhythm is the sole album led by jazz guitarist Freddie Green recorded in late 1955 for the RCA Victor label.
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Reception
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".
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
Songs
1Up in the Blues2:38
2Down for Double4:02
3Back and Forth2:21
References
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