George Freeman Discography
Group leader or co-leader recordings
Group leader: major albums
Birth Sign, George Freeman, 1969?
Introducing George Freeman With Charlie Earland Sitting In, George Freeman, 1971?
New Improved Funk, George Freeman, 1973?
Man & Woman, George Freeman, 1974
Frantic Diagnosis, George Freeman, 1976?
All In The Game (comp), George Freeman, 1991
Rebellion, George Freeman, 1995
George Burns!, George Freeman, 1999
At Long Last George, George Freeman, 2001
All In The Family, George Freeman / Chico Freeman, 2015
Group leader: on various artist compilations
The Best Of Luv N' Haight, Vol. 1, Various Artists, 1993
LRC Jazz Sampler 4, Various Artists, 1993
LRC Jazz Sampler 4 & 5, Various Artists, 1994
Can't Get Enough, Various Artists, 1995
Pulp Fusion, Vol. 1: Funky Jazz Classics & Original Breaks from the Tough Side, Various Artists, 1997
Depression Blues: Blues Ballads for Rainy Day, Various Artists, 1998
Jazz for the Two of You, Various Artists, 2001
Depression Blues Box, Various Artists, 1998
Jazz Grooves, Various Artists, 2001
Superfly Soul, Vol. 2: The Return of the Hustlers, Various Artists, 2004
Be Black, Baby, Various Artists, 2010
Playing contributions to other recordings
George Freeman was a member of the bands of Joe Morris, Tom Archia and Charlie Parker in the second half of the 1940's. Recordings of these bands that include Freeman are not included in this discography.Other recordings: major albums
Les McCann Presents The Dynamic Jazz Organ Of, Richard "Groove" Holmes, 1961
The Groover, Richard "Groove" Holmes, 1968
Welcome Home, Richard "Groove" Holmes, 1968
The Black Cat, Gene Ammons, 1970
You Talk That Talk, Gene Ammons and Sonny Stitt, 1971
Mystical Lady, Shirley Scott, 1971
Fly Dude, Jimmy McGriff, 1972
Friday the 13th at the Cook County Jail, Jimmy McGriff/Lucky Thompson, 1973
Giants Of The Organ Come Together, Jimmy McGriff & Groove Holmes, 1974
The Last Blues Album, Vol. 1, Buddy Rich, 1974
Bush Dance, Johnny Griffin, 1979
Somethin' Special, Richard "Groove" Holmes & Les McCann, 1997 (only on CD bonus track)
Canned Beer, Sparrow / Joanie Pallatto, 2003
Go Red Go!, Red Holloway, 2009
Other recordings: single artist compilations, 'twofers', reissues and box sets
Jazz Milestones Series, Richard "Groove" Holmes, 1966
The Best Of Richard "Groove" Holmes For Beautiful People, Richard "Groove" Holmes, 1970?
If You're Ready Come Go With Me, Jimmy McGriff, 1974
Flyin' Time, Jimmy McGriff, 1975
Supa Cookin', Jimmy McGriff & Groove Holmes, 1975
Soul Organ, Jimmy McGriff, 1978
Dueling Organs, Jimmy McGriff & Groove Holmes, 1979
Buddy Rich, Illinois Jacquet, Kenny Barron, Bobby Cranshaw, 1981
Georgia On My Mind, Jimmy McGriff, 1989
Jimmy McGriff Featuring Hank Crawford, Jimmy McGriff, 1990
Groove, Richard "Groove" Holmes, 1991
Loot To Boot, Illinois Jacquet, 1991
Relationships: The Les McCann Anthology, Les McCann, 1993
The Funkiest Little Band In The World, Jimmy McGriff, 1996
The Legends Of Acid Jazz, Gene Ammons, 1997
Legends of Acid Jazz, Richard "Groove" Holmes, 1997
Greatest Hits: The 70s, Gene Ammons, 1998
Jazz Collection, Jimmy McGriff, 1999
Dig on It: Groove Merchant Years, Jimmy McGriff, 2000
The Best of the Pacific Jazz Years, Richard "Groove" Holmes, 2001
100% Pure Funk, Jimmy McGriff, 2001
Swingin' The Jug, Gene Ammons, 2008
The Funkiest Little Band In The World / Tribute To Basie, Jimmy McGriff, 2009
Other recordings: various artist compilations
This Is The Blues, Volume 2, Various Artists, 1961
On Mike!: A Decade Of Pacific Jazz, Various Artists, 1966?
Blues In Concert, Various Artists, 1975
The Best Of Jazz Organs, Various Artists, 1990
LRC Jazz Sampler 2, Various Artists, 1991
Blues In The Night, Various Artists, 1992
Jazz Dance Classics, Vol. 2, Various Artists, 1993
LRC Jazz Sampler 4, Various Artists, 1993
LRC Jazz Sampler 4 & 5, Various Artists, 1994
The Best Of Jazz Saxophones, Vol. III, Various Artists, 1994
The Best Of Jazz Saxophones, Vol. II, Various Artists, 1994
The Art of Jazz Saxophone (5 CD), Various Artists, 1997
The Art of Jazz Saxophone (3 CD), Various Artists, 1997
The Art of Jazz Saxophone: Classic Sounds, Various Artists, 1997
The Prestige Records Story, Various Artists, 1999
Azure Ellington: Blue Note Plays Duke, Various Artists, 1999
Blues After Hours (2 CD), Various Artists, 1999
Blues After Hours (1 CD), Various Artists, 1999
Best Of Blues, Various Artists, 2000
LRC Jazz Legacy Anthology: Time Remembered, Various Artists, 2001
Have You Had Your Vitamin B-3 Today?, Various Artists, 2001
Best Of The Blues, Various Artists, 2005
Blues Legends, Various Artists, 2006
