This CD reissue is a perfect place for listeners to start exploring the warm tenor sound of
Bud Freeman. A distinctive player whose style straddles the boundary between swing and Dixieland,
Freeman is heard here in a quartet also including pianist
Dave Frishberg (years before he became famous as a composer/vocalist), bassist
Bob Haggart and drummer Don Lamond.
Freeman (55 at the time) is heard at the peak of his powers on a dozen standards (some of which are rarely played), plus five alternate takes. Highlights include "You're a Sweetheart," "Chicago," "It's Only a Paper Moon" and "Somebody Stole My Gal." ~ Scott Yanow