It’s all ur fault Mr Freddie Green; decades & decades of puzzling & admiring ur craft .. sees me taking delivery of a real full acoustic non-cutaway antique L5 in a coupla days (update; now I’ve got 2 o/t suckers). All the fancy bebop burners, the Wes Montgomery’s, Bensons & Martinos I love but the “4 to the floor/no cheatin’” groove is the toughest 2 get right .. Mr F.G. thx 4 showing us the elegance, sophistication & intelligence of ur playing .. oh, & the longevity!! A jazz big band without a rhythm gtrst just ain’t all that! Rhythm Willie indeed👌
I just watched about a minute or so of some 20-something, probably brilliant, guitarist, explain and play the Freddie Green style. It sounded like Wonder Bread vs. a loaf of bread made in a bakery in Italy. He hit the notes, but no soul. Freddie Green played for two audiences - the band, to keep time, when all the horns were playing loud - and the paying audience, when he played only with the Count, a great drummer like Jo Jones or Butch Miles, and a base player and we could hear him. Thanks!
Great video. Especially one has the chance to see how Freddie Green plays on this high action guitar. Just to see his fingers moving even without the music swings.
The first time I heard this guy play was when he took probably one of the only solos in his career, when he played in the jam session at Benny Goodman's concert in 1938 at the Carnegie Hall.
@@k-9thecat765 he did this on purpose to get the most volume possible out of his guitar. Imagine trying to cut through in a big band with an acoustic guitar
At 2.23 the string height is really high for a modern player ,that makes him really something churning out all those chords ,he must have had strong hand
Freddie's string height was 1/2" at the 12th fret. No altered tuning; just standard tuning. The high action of an acoustic archtop guitar increases the volume. I know this because my boyfriend plays jazz rhythm guitar and his guitar is set up just like Freddie's. He plays an acoustic archtop, not an electric.
Looks like Freddie played without a strap (though many players who sit will still use one), and it's interesting how he lets the guitar lay down kinda flat in his lap.
jesus christ look at the action in the later years! The strings are high enough off the fretboard you could stick a wine cork in there with room to spare! His fingers must have been like lead.
In a big band it's the horns that do most of the soloing. Sure the bass and drums sometime get their due, but the guitar in a big band is rhythm, not lead. It's a different genre than rock and roll.
More like it's a different game than most jazz. Guitars in a regular combo environment (even if theyre just rhythm) have a lot more of a prominent role than that of a big band. I dont get why you have to allude to rock and roll.
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On behalf of all of us who revere great music, thank you for creating this tribute to a very great musician and man!
Basie, Jones, Green and Payne; greatest rhythm section ever!
IMO
NO ONE sounded like Mr. Green. Simply awesome.
It’s all ur fault Mr Freddie Green; decades & decades of puzzling & admiring ur craft .. sees me taking delivery of a real full acoustic non-cutaway antique L5 in a coupla days (update; now I’ve got 2 o/t suckers). All the fancy bebop burners, the Wes Montgomery’s, Bensons & Martinos I love but the “4 to the floor/no cheatin’” groove is the toughest 2 get right .. Mr F.G. thx 4 showing us the elegance, sophistication & intelligence of ur playing .. oh, & the longevity!! A jazz big band without a rhythm gtrst just ain’t all that! Rhythm Willie indeed👌
I just watched about a minute or so of some 20-something, probably brilliant, guitarist, explain and play the Freddie Green style. It sounded like Wonder Bread vs. a loaf of bread made in a bakery in Italy. He hit the notes, but no soul. Freddie Green played for two audiences - the band, to keep time, when all the horns were playing loud - and the paying audience, when he played only with the Count, a great drummer like Jo Jones or Butch Miles, and a base player and we could hear him. Thanks!
Well said, Steve.
I publicly announce, I will never quibble about my neck action again, Bravo Mr. Green!
Yeah, most of us could limbo under those strings.
The name of the song is "And That's That", composed by Drummer and current Director for the Count Basie Orchestra, Dennis Mackrel.
Thank you for sharing!
Fantastica orchestra. La chitarrra ha un portamento swing incredibile. Freddie Green possedeva davvero la " cosa " = swing a go go..........
One of My Favourite Guitarists
Simplemente sublime.
The name of the song is "And That's That " composed by Drummer Dennis Mackrel who is the current Director for the Count Basie Orchestra.
@anitadavideduo Grazie ! Ma il vero grande era Freddie Green. Che orchestra ragazzi !!!! Non mi stancherò mai di ascoltarla....
Great video. Especially one has the chance to see how Freddie Green plays on this high action guitar. Just to see his fingers moving even without the music swings.
Welcome back, Mr.Rhythm!
The first time I heard this guy play was when he took probably one of the only solos in his career, when he played in the jam session at Benny Goodman's concert in 1938 at the Carnegie Hall.
Muchas gracias por compartirlo.
1:38 Look how high the strings are above the neck!
Brother needs a truss-rod adjustment... lol
Wow.
@@k-9thecat765 he did this on purpose to get the most volume possible out of his guitar. Imagine trying to cut through in a big band with an acoustic guitar
He played for Count Basie Master also.
Freddie is Not from Kansas City. He may have moved there, but he is from South Carolina.
I remeber the day hi past away ....😪
I heard that Freddie liked a super high action so could get all the volume available out of his guitar.
Drive the top
@ThePopeShark Playing higher up on the neck gives a softer sound.
@ThePopeShark It gives the guitar a warmer tone. and that's what he was all about: warm, thick, soft tone.
check out the high action on the strings. what a grip he must have had.
¿ Cual es el nombre o título de éste maravilloso tema? Gracias
The Elder
1:38 check out the hight of the action on his guitar!
Brother needs a truss-rod adjustment... lol
@@k-9thecat765 Yeah I noticed that too. Us modern guitarists, we’ve gone soft, with baby fingers and no calluses.
At 2.23 the string height is really high for a modern player ,that makes him really something churning out all those chords ,he must have had strong hand
It's at 1.39 though. True! Must have altered the tuning somewhat as well.
Freddie's string height was 1/2" at the 12th fret. No altered tuning; just standard tuning. The high action of an acoustic archtop guitar increases the volume. I know this because my boyfriend plays jazz rhythm guitar and his guitar is set up just like Freddie's. He plays an acoustic archtop, not an electric.
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Looks like Freddie played without a strap (though many players who sit will still use one), and it's interesting how he lets the guitar lay down kinda flat in his lap.
Das nenn ich mal eine Saitenlage!! (1:40)
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He Did a Solo in 1962
What’s the tune in the background. The bass is awesomely low.
I think it's "And That's That"
@gabri3l367
Grandissimo!! :-)
Happy Birthday Freddie...sometimes one note is all it takes...
Check out how high the strings are set on that Guitar...!!!!
does anyone no the name of the song
what's name of this song?
yes - swinging like a bad dog
jesus christ look at the action in the later years! The strings are high enough off the fretboard you could stick a wine cork in there with room to spare! His fingers must have been like lead.
Doesn't sound like "elder" whats the name of the tune? Almost sounds like a Neal Hefti song. Anyone know the name of this song?
Thanks,
no wonder he never soloed, with that action XD
In a big band it's the horns that do most of the soloing. Sure the bass and drums sometime get their due, but the guitar in a big band is rhythm, not lead. It's a different genre than rock and roll.
More like it's a different game than most jazz. Guitars in a regular combo environment (even if theyre just rhythm) have a lot more of a prominent role than that of a big band. I dont get why you have to allude to rock and roll.
Quiet nobility……………