Bud Freeman
Bud Freeman | |
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Bud Freeman, New York City, 1947 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Lawrence Freeman |
| Born | April 13, 1906 Chicago, Illinois, U.S |
| Died | March 15, 1991 (aged 84) Chicago, Illinois, U.S |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Tenor saxophone, clarinet, C melody saxophone |
| Years active | 1920s–1980s |
Lawrence "Bud" Freeman (April 13, 1906 – March 15, 1991) was an American jazz musician, bandleader, and composer, known mainly for playing tenor saxophone, but also the clarinet.