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Russ Freeman and his unidentified trio play well at this evening concert in Vancouver. Surprisingly, Freeman doesn't play anything from his association with Chet Baker. But then, one can't complain as there's so little of the underrated Russ Freeman as a leader available that this album is a real find. Freeman introduces each tune and gives the listener a bit of information about them. The sound is good but the audience applause between tunes is louder than need be.

There is no listed information on this album, which makes me think its a cheap Euro bookleg copy, or live concert. I hate the lack of attention to detail that we are presented with here, as though jazz fans buy without getting information on current releases.. jb

This Russ Freeman was the highly regarded pianist who played with Chet Baker, Bud Shank, Shorty Rogers etc. in the 50s

With regard to the previous reviewer please be aware that this is Russ Freeman the pianist NOT Russ Freeman the guitarist and leader of the Rippingtons. I believe Amazon need to separate the 2 into different pages but there you go.

I have not heard this CD so my rating is irrelevant but thought you might need a heads up in view of potential confusion. Go for the new Rippingtons album Wild Card - great stuff.

As our friend from New Zealand says above, this is not the Russ Freeman you think. I had no idea two musicians could have the same name any more than two actors or bands could have the same name. Imagine if you bought a CD from a band called "The Beatles" only to find out it was a grunge band from 1990. Lesson learned? Read reviews before you buy.