Mike Freeman                                               

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MIKE FREEMAN RECORDINGS

VIBES OUT FRONT - VOF RECORDINGS

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Bell Bar Music Lead sheets and parts (vibes, tenor sax/flute, trumpet, bass, percussion)
$2.00 each part or $10 full band set.
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Circles In A Yellow Room

Mike Freeman ZonaVibe - Circles In A Yellow Room
July24th 2025!
VOF recordings 2025
CD playing time 59 minutes

Jim Gailloreto - tenor sax, bass clarinet
Guido Gonzalez - trumpet, fluglehorn
Ruben Rodriguez - bass
Roberto Quintero - congas
Joel Mateo - drums

Tracks:
1. Valentine
2. Funky Chai Cha
3. Circles
4. El Cuarto Amarillo
5. Back Slap
6. Midwinter Day
7. Marble Race Rematch
8. River Watch
9. Wellspring
10. The Trek

JazzWeek Radio Chart: nine weeks in top 10, peak #4 
NACC chart peak #4 
Roots Music Report - seven weeks in the top 10,  two weeks at #2;  Latin Chart - eight weeks #1

Circles In A Yellow Room came out of a particularly creative period in early 2019 resulting in a burst of compositions written by Freeman and recorded later that year. Freeman’s vibraphone is his yellow room. His liner notes describe some of his experiences during the long delay caused by the pandemic and how this production helped occupy his time.

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Venetian Blinds

Mike Freeman ZonaVibe - Venetian Blinds
VOF recordings, 2018
CD playing time 54 minutes

Guido Gonzalez - trumpet, flugelhorn
Ian Stewart - bass
Roberto Quintero - congas
Joel Mateo - drums

Tracks:
1. House Of Vibes
2. Mister Snacky
3. Bobby Land
4. Those Venetian Blinds
5. Clutch The Hutch
6. Mambo Kings
7. What’s Up With This Moon
8. Night Crawlers
9. Fancy Free
10. Qué Tal, Tío (What’s Up Uncle)

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"Swinging sounds that are reminiscent of vintage Cal Tjader sessions…irresistible grooves. Oye!"
Jazz Weekly November 1, 2018 –George Harris

Venetian Blinds is a tip of the hat to Tito Puente and Bobby Hutcherson. When Tito Puente rolled his vibes in during the early days of the Palladium, people would say, “Here comes Tito with those venetian blinds!”— referring to the strung-together bars of the instrument. Four of the tracks on this recording were written for El Rey (the King) Tito Puente: Those Venetian Blinds, Mambo Kings, Night Crawlers, and Qué Tal Tío (What’s Up Uncle). Another three go out to the late vibraphonist and NEA Jazz Master Bobby Hutcherson: Clutch the Hutch, Bobby Land, and House of Vibes.

Blue Tjade

Mike Freeman ZonaVibe - Blue Tjade     
VOF recordings, Dec 2015
CD playing time 58 minutes

Jim Gailloreto - tenor sax, flute
Ruben Rodriguez - bass
Chembo Corniel - congas
Willie Martinez - drums

Tracks:
1. Cascade
2. Cool My Curry Down
3. Blue Tjade
4. Dance of the Dead
5. Pendulum
6. Snow Flake
7. Clockworks
8. Making Conversation
9. Agua y Piedra
10. Low Rider

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Blue Tjade was part of WBGO's (Newark, NJ) 2016, winter fund drive Latin package!
Jazzweek Radio Chart #18 Mar. 7th, 2016 (5 weeks in the top 22)

"Latin jazz doesn't get any better than this" –Mark Sullivan, Allaboutjazz

"…Freeman is wildly talented on the vibraphone" –Mike Greenblatt, Classicalite

Blue Tjade, is a tip of the hat to Cal Tjader. Grounded in jazz, Latinjazz, and salsa this outing features stalwarts of the New York music scene: bassist Ruben Rodriguez, conga master Chembo Corniel, and drummer Willie Martinez. Chicago's highly regarded Jim Gailloreto rounds out the group on tenor saxophone and flute.

The Vibesman

Mike Freeman ZonaVibe - The Vibesman
VOF Recordings, 2012
CD playing time 54 minutes

Ruben Rodriguez - bass
Papo Pepin - congas
Harry Adorno - timbales
Guests:
Jim Gailloreto - tenor sax
Mauricio Smith Jr - flute
Julio Salgado - voice

Tracks:
1. Jigsaw Puzzle
2. Drifting
3. Lucky 7
4. So Long, Just Walking By
5. Vibe Descarga
6. Blue
7. Too Groovy
8. MongoMarley
9. Sahara Sunrise
10. Trolley Car11. Vibe Descarga y Voz

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JazzWeek Radio Chart, ten weeks in top 50 peaking at #26 July 30, 2012
Roots Music Chart #9 July 20, 2012

Review AllaboutJazz

The Vibesman, a multicultural beat grounded in jazz, Latin jazz, and salsa. This recording features conga master Papo Pepin; Harry Adorno on timbales; and bassist Ruben Rodriguez; bolstered by the flute of Mauricio Smith Jr. and the tenor saxophone of Chicago’s Jim Gailloreto. For the surprise grand finale, Mike is joined by highly regarded salsa singer and longtime colleague Julio Salgado.

Click to see The Vibesman Backers who made this recording possible.

In The Zone

Mike Freeman ZonaVibe - In The Zone  
VOF Recordings, 2007
CD playing time 52 minutes

Bruce Saunders - guitars
Ricardo Rodriguez - bass
Little Johnny Rivero - congas
Harry Adorno - timbales

Tracks:
1. Mr. 2000
2. There Ya Go
3. Cha Cha Mama
4. Red Thunder
5. The Fallen
6. Todos Vuelven
7. Afriman
8. Horse’s Run
9. A Las Seis

In The Zone brings together fiery percussion and the melodic riches of Freeman's vibraphone and marimba. Sidemen Bruce Saunders, Ricardo Rodriguez, Little Johnny Rivero, and Harry Adorno, offer strong support in this mix of original music and jazz interpretations of classic salsa tunes.

4 Stars Allmusicguide.com
Reviews: All Music Guide, Jazzreview.com, Latinjazz Corner Spotlight and Descarga.com
Jazzweek's World music radio chart, sixteen weeks!

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Wiggle Stomp

Mike Freeman, Wiggle Stomp                  
VOF Recordings, 2000
CD playing time 56 minutes

Bruce Saunders - guitar
Dave Peterson - tenor sax
Kip Reed - electric bass
Harvey Swartz - accoustic bass
Ed Uribe - drums

Tracks:
1. Wiggle Stomp In
2. Floating
3. Last Wave
4. Dockside
5. Glow Fuel
6. Rain
7. Mint Tea
8. Omaha Freeload
9.A Breeze
10. Jasper
11.Marble Race
12. Wiggle Stomp Out

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4 Stars Allmusicguide.com
Charted on Gavin Jazz Chart, Aired on nationally syndicated “Jazz After Hours”, Featured on the “Joey Reynolds Show” WOR-AM radio network

Wiggle in and stomp around, this CD crosses the borders of Latin jazz, Brazilian, calypso, and jazz. Featuring firey percussion performances from Ed Uribe, Jorge Jimenez and Harry Adorno, along with the acoustic bass of Harvie Swartz, the return of Kip Reed (from Street Shuffle) on electric bass, longtime associate Bruce Saunders playing guitars, and the saxophone of Dave Peterson (this marks the first time Mike and Dave, who grew up less than a mile apart from each other in Omaha, NE, have recorded together).

Highlights include Glow Fuel; the hit Brazilian samba Last Wave, a tribute to Antonio Carlos Jobim; the beautiful jazz ballad Rain; the brisk calypso A Breeze; and the lazy bluesy swing of Omaha Freeload.

Street Shuffle

Mike Freeman & Spellbound Street Shuffle
Best Recordings, 1991
CD playing time 40 minutes

Mike Freeman - Vibraphone, Marimba
Jeff Jenkins - Piano, Keyboards
Dave Stryker - Guitar
Kip Reed-Bass
Graham Hawthorne - Drums

Tracks:
1. Serendipity
2. Spring Days Summer Nights
3. Street Shuffle
4. Channels
5. Eastern Lights
6. Mystic Travels
7. Serendipity - Extended
8. Street Shuffle - Extended

Street Shuffle brought national attention to Freeman’s music for the first time. The recording charted on radio, aired on David Sanborn’s nationally syndicated radio show and was included on United Airlines' in-flight playlist.

Highlights include the drive time hit title track, as well as Channels, Spring Days Summer Nights and Serendipity.

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Mike Freeman & Spellbound

Mike Freeman & Spellbound 1985
available on CDR or original cassette
playing time 34 minutes

Jeff Jenkins - piano
Bill Miller - bass
Rich DeRosa - drums

Tracks:
1. Praça da Alegria
2. Nocturnal Magic
3. Latin Spring
4. Life Like Line
5. In The Great Hall
6. Acclivity

Freeman's first commercially available recording sold at numerous local gigs during his early days in New York City. It was recorded and released following a 5 week tour of Portugal. Highlights include the airy groove of Nocturnal Magic, Latin Spring, and the hard hitting jazz of Life Like Line.

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Six CDs $30 plus $8.50 shipping!!!
Venetian Blinds
Blue Tjade
The Vibesman
In The Zone
Wiggle Stomp
Street Shuffle

Mark Holen Zambomba
Three Gold Coins

Mark Holen Zambomba - Three Gold Coins, 2009
playing time 54 minutes
Available on CD-R only with jewell case and artwork

Mark Holen - Executive Producer
Mike Freeman - Producer

Tracks:
1. Three Gold Coins
2. Los Countertulios
3. The Last in Line!
4. Mirage
5. Flute'n the Mozambique
6. Me Suena Albeniz
7. Los Aires de Veracruz
8. Swing'n With Some BBQ

Mike Freeman - Vibraphone
Andy Drelles - Alto Sax, Flute & Bass Clarinet
Tom Murray - Flute & Alto Sax
John Loerke - Bass
Mark Holen - Composer, Drums, & Percussion
Rex Benincasa - Percussion

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Mark Holen’s Zambomba
Stretching The Truth

Mark Holen’s Zambomba - Stretching The Truth 1997
CD playing time 67 minutes

Nora York - vocals
Kurt Wiess - trumpet
Mike Freeman - vibes
David Durrah - piano
John Loerke - bass
Mark Holen - drums and percussion
guests:
Louis Bauzó - percussion and Bill Goodwin - drums

Tracks:
1. El Viento Diablo
2. Stretching the Truth
3. Old Eyes
4. Buenos Aires
5. Buicktown
6. Harlem Night Music
7. The Gift
8. O Fumo Do Seu Ritmo
9. Blue Boogaloo
10. Plastic Buddha

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More Strecthing:
Mark describes his music as "modern listening music" saying, "nothing is one thing anymore". This eclectic music is a contrasting mix of old and new bluesy jazz with an underlying carribean and Latin influence. Using Latin rhythms as a vocabulary for his melodies along with social and polictical commentary for his drum like lyrics, that are influenced by Eddie Jefferson, Mark melds these components into a cohesive whole for Stretching the Truth. Highlights include the striking bolero Old Eyes, Buicktown, a tribute to Mark's home town of Detroit, Harlem Night Music, a percussion only piece featuring Bill Goodwin, Louis Bauzó along with Mark, and the crowd pleasing Blue Boogaloo.

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