Freddie McCoy
Freddie McCoy (November 29, 1932 – September 27, 2009) was an American soul jazz vibraphonist. He started his career with Johnny "Hammond" Smith, in 1961, and released seven albums for Prestige Records plus one in 1971 for the short-lived Cobblestone Records, before leaving the music industry. McCoy died in September 2009, aged 76.
Freddie McCoy
- Name
- Freddie McCoy
- Born
- 29 November 1932
- Died
- 27 September 2009
- Occupation
- Musician
- Nationality
- United States
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Freddie McCoy, a musician, was born on 29 November 1932.
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• Name — Freddie McCoy • Born — 29 November 1932 • Died — 27 September 2009 • Genre — Soul Jazz • Occupation — Musician • Instrument — Vibraphone • Years Active — 1960s–1970s • Label — * Prestige • Cobblestone
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As leader
• Lonely Avenue (Prestige, 1965) • Spider Man (Prestige, 1965) • Funk Drops (Prestige, 1966) • Peas 'n' Rice (Prestige, 1967) • Beans & Greens (Prestige, 1967) • Soul Yogi (Prestige, 1968) • Listen Here (Prestige, 1968) • Gimme Some! (Cobblestone, 1971)
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As sideman
With Johnny "Hammond" Smith • Stimulation (Prestige, 1961) • Opus De Funk (Prestige, 1961 [1966])
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