Freddie Green – Mr. Rhythm

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Freddie Green – Mr. Rhythm Mr. Rhythm is the sole album led by jazz guitarist Freddie Green. The album was recorded in late 1955 for RCA Victor. "This album shows him (Freddie Green - projazz) 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." - Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr. /AllMusic. Track listing: All tracks written by Freddie Green except where noted. 1. "Up in the Blues" 2:36 2. "Down for the Double" 4:01 3. "Back and Forth" 2:20 4. "Free and Easy" 3:27 5. "Learnin' the Blues" (Delores Vicki Silvers) 3:31 6. "Feed Bag" 3:01 7. "Something's Got to Give" 2:55 8. "Easy Does It" (Sy Oliver, Trummy Young) 3:46 9. "Little Red" 2:11 10. "Swinging Back" 3:25 11. "A Date with Ray" 4:55 12. "When You Wish Upon a Star" (Leigh Harline, Ned Washington) 2:37 Personnel: Freddie Green – guitar Joe Newman – trumpet Henry Coker – trombone Al Cohn – tenor saxophone, clarinet Nat Pierce – piano Milt Hinton – double bass Osie Johnson – drums Jo Jones – drums ________________________ Released: 1956 Recorded: December 18, 1955 Studio: Webster Hall, New York City Length: 38:45 Label: RCA Victor Producer Jack Lewis