George Freeman (guitarist)

George Freeman
Freeman at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge, Chicago in 2023
Background information
Born(1927-04-10)April 10, 1927
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedApril 1, 2025(2025-04-01) (aged 97)
Genres
OccupationMusician
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1940s–2025

George Freeman (April 10, 1927 – April 1, 2025) was an American jazz guitarist and recording artist. He is known for his sophisticated technique, collaborations with high-profile performers, and as having been a notable presence in the jazz scene of Chicago, Illinois. He was the younger brother of tenor saxophonist Von Freeman and drummer Eldridge "Bruz" Freeman, and the uncle of tenor saxophonist and trumpeter Chico Freeman.