While Man & Woman embraces a mellower approach than guitarist George Freeman's other Groove Merchant dates, it's by no means the late-night boudoir record its erotic cover suggests - the stripped-down, nuanced sound instead adheres to a relatively straightforward soul-jazz formula, more focused and earthbound in its orientation than the average Freeman session. Teaming here with pianists Harold Mabern and Kenny Barron, bassist Bob Cranshaw, and drummer Buddy Williams, the guitarist embraces the change of pace, settling comfortably into the music's slow, slinky grooves -- not only are his solos as imaginative as before, but they also boast a rippling sensuality otherwise absent from his previous records. - JASON ANKENY, All Music Guide

PERSONNEL:

GEORGE FREEMAN, guitar
KENNY BARRON or HAROLD MABERN Jr., piano
BOBBY CRANSHAW, bass
BUDDY WILLIAMS, drums

Recorded in 1974

TRACKS:

01. Till There Was You
02. You've Changed
03. I Ain't Got Nobody
04. Groovy Lady
05. Funny How Time Slips Away
06. Squeeze Me
07. Stardust
08. Georgia on My Mind