I was away for two weeks and avoided the internet and newspapers during that time, so I didn't read about Von Freeman's passing until this past weekend. Given his age, I wasn't surprised but I was saddened. There aren't many originals left in the jazz world, and he was truly an original.
Thank you, Mr. Freeman.
On a lighter note, does anyone know who the babe is in the photo on the right of this Amazon link? http://www.amazon.com/Von-Freeman/e/B000AQ39SO/ref=ac_dpt_sa_photos