If you play rhythm guitar in a big band, then one name looms large for you: Freddie Green. The iconic rhythm guitarist in Count Basie's legendary "All American Rhythm Section," Green created a style of comping that is the gold standard for rhythm guitarists and is even called for by name.

Guitarist James Chirillo tells you more on how to comp like Freddie Green did. Learn more at out Jazz Academy by visiting http://academy.jazz.org

James Chirillo Guitar
Eric Suquet Director
Bill Thomas Director of Photography
Richard Emery Production Assistant
Seton Hawkins Producer

Recorded April 15, 2013