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Freddie Green Quotes

American jazz guitarist (1911–1987)

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.

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Birth Name: Frederick William Green
Alternative Names: Freddie Greene

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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.

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