Russ Freeman (guitarist)

Russ Freeman (guitarist)

:"For the pianist see Russ Freeman (pianist)"

James Russell Freeman is a jazz guitarist of multiple genres, composer and bandleader born in Galveston, Texas on February 11, 1960. He studied for a time at UCLA, but remained somewhat obscure before leading the studio-formed Fusion band The Rippingtons. This band once had Kenny G. and David Benoit as members. Freeman and his manager, Andi Howard, also formed Peak Records together in 1994. A producer, arranger and multi-instrumentalist, Freeman also plays bass, keyboards and drums. His music can be heard during The Weather Channel's "Local on the 8s" segments and his song "Brave New World" is included in their 2008 compilation release, "".

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