George Freeman

A key figure on the Chicago jazz scene, guitarist George Freeman is recognized for his warm tone and funky, blues-influenced style of soul-jazz. He first gained wide visibility in the 1960s playing with organist Richard "Groove" Holmes. A member of the esteemed Freeman musical family, he has also worked extensively with his brother saxophonist Von Freeman, as well as an impressive array of performers, including Gene Ammons, Jimmy McGriff, Les McCann, and many more. As a leader, he issued a handful of soulful albums in the '70s like Franticdiagnosis with Charles Earland, and Ne...