According to the documentary Kind of Blue: Made in Heaven, and an anecdote from the jazz pianist Monty Alexander, the song was named after an individual named Freddie who would frequently try to see the music Davis and others performed without paying (thus freeloading).
It contains a slow, downtrodden and drum-heavy instrumental that samples "Love and Happineess" by Monty Alexander and "Holy Thursday" by David Axelrod.
Having taught himself throughout his childhood, he broke out into the professional music scene at the age of 18, joining the Monty Alexander group.
The film tells Mr. Cole’s story through interviews with musicians Monty Alexander, Nancy Wilson, David “Fathead” Newman, John di Martino, H Johnson and Carl Anthony.
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In 1996, Peter recorded a trio album called “First Date”, with drummer Jeff Hamilton, the driving force behind Monty Alexander and Oscar Peterson.