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Lawrence (Bud) Freeman discusses his career as a tenor sax jazz musician

BROADCAST: Dec. 1, 1980 | DURATION: 00:32:44

Synopsis

Studs interviews Bud Freeman about his career in Jazz and his book, "Working" as well as his album, "Complete Bud Freeman." Freeman shares stories about his dad and brother during his childhood. He discusses various songs from his album and shares stories about his interactions with other jazz musicians. Studs reads a few passages from Freeman's book. They discuss how Freeman's creative practices and how his music has changed over the years. Musical pieces are removed from this edited version of the original recording.

Details

Broadcast Date
Dec. 1, 1980

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
32 minutes, 44 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - Jazz Chicago

People

Musicians

Tags

Freeman, Bud, 1906-1991--Interviews Saxophonists--Illinois--Chicago--20th century--Interviews Jazz musicians--United States--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Freeman, Bud, 1906-1991--Interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Jazz musicians, White Beiderbecke, Bix, 1903-1931 Doler, Bill Porter, Cole, 1891-1964 Waller, Fats, 1904-1943. Big Band Redman, Don Jazz Showcase Improvising in jazz music Jazz clubs Austin High School Gang

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