Latest Release
- 28 MAR 2024
- 12 Songs
- Capitol Collectors Series: The Four Freshmen · 1950
- In Session · 2006
- Let Me Love You - Single · 2020
- Vintage Vocal Jazz / Swing No. 186: Somebody Loves Me - EP · 1959
- Snowfall · 2007
- In Concert · 1998
- The Four Freshmen Day By Day · 1958
- Love Songs · 2012
- Capitol Collectors Series: The Four Freshmen · 1956
- Four Freshmen and 5 Trombones · 1950
- 2011
Live Albums
- 2009
- 2006
- 1999
- 1998
- 2023
- 2013
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
Appears On
- Stan Kenton and His Orchestra
About The Four Freshmen
Bridging the gap between complex jazz harmony quartets and well-scrubbed, collegiate pop vocals, the Four Freshmen were one of the biggest jazz vocal ensembles of the 1950s. Also, through their direct influence on the young Brian Wilson (who has repeatedly called the Four Freshmen his primary inspiration), they were a key part of the development of 1960s sunshine pop. The group was formed by brothers Don and Ross Barbour in 1948 and signed to Capitol Records in 1950. The best-known lineup also included Bob Flanigan and Ken Errair. Their 1955 album VOICES IN MODERN is generally considered their artistic high point.
- ORIGIN
- Indianapolis, IN, United States
- FORMED
- 1948
- GENRE
- Jazz