American swing and bop music guitarist. Born in Charleston, South Carolina on March 31, 1911. Born in Charleston, South Carolina on March 31, 1911. Died in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 1, 1987. Between 1937 and his death in 1987 at the age of seventy-five years, Freddie Green occupied a rhythm guitar chair in several ensembles that were led by pianist Count Basie. He supported renowned players like clarinetist Benny Goodman and saxophonist Lester Young. From discogs