Bud Freeman - Newport News (1955) CD Rip

Bud Freeman’s Newport News is a spirited and elegant Dixieland-oriented jazz session that highlights the timeless artistry of one of the great tenor saxophonists of the swing era. Reissued in 2013, the album captures Freeman’s warm tone, relaxed phrasing, and melodic sophistication in a setting rooted in traditional jazz values while retaining modern polish. Joined by the brilliant trumpeter Ruby Braff and a tight rhythm section, the ensemble delivers performances filled with swing, charm, and effortless musical conversation. Standards such as “Exactly Like You,” “But Not for Me,” and “I Remember You” are interpreted with grace and lively spontaneity, while originals like “Newport News” and “Hanid” add personal character to the program. The alternating piano support from Ken Kersey and Dave Bowman gives the session subtle variety across the tracks. Newport News is an engaging and tasteful recording that honors classic jazz traditions through expert musicianship and joyful ensemble interplay.

Tracklist
1. Newport News (Freeman) - 2:40
2. At Sundown (Donaldson) - 4:00
3. Exactly Like You (McHugh-Fields) - 4:05
4. Let's Do It (Porter) - 3:03
5. But Not for Me (Gershwin-Gershwin) - 4:05
6. Stop, Look and Listen (Van Eps-Freed) - 3:22
7. Hanid (Freeman) - 3:27
8. Dave's Blues (Bowman-Freeman) - 2:36
9. I Remember You (Schertzinger) - 4:02
10. Perdido (Lost) (Tizol-Drake-Lengsfelder) - 3:10
11. You Took Advantage of Me (Rodgers-Hart) - 2:47

Personnel
Bud Freeman - tenor saxophone
Ruby Braff - trumpet
Ken Kersey (#1-5), Dave Bowman (#6-11) - piano
Al Hall - bass
George Wettling - drums