as songwriter /vocalist / keyboardist / producer/ Don Freeman's career has spanned an extraordinary range of styles. Growing up in Philadelphia he developed a firm
reputation as a highly regarded session player in the Philly soul & jazz scene. This led to him signing his first artist deal with Gamble and Huff's Philadelphia International Records.
Don continued to perform, produce and write all over the world for some of the giants of music : Michael Jackson , Robert Palmer , Bill Withers , Chaka Khan, Rufus, Pino Palladino, Joan Armatrading ,Donal Lunny,Dolores Keane, Osunlade, Ms Dynamite, David Sanborn, Hugh Masekela , Jeffrey Osborne, The Temptations, Sergio Mendes, George Duke, Ramsey Lewis, Booker T Jones, Larry Carlton, Truby Trio, Coldcut and Astrud Gilberto.
His first maxi 12 inch" Fracture In My Soul" was released in 2003 on Raw Fusion Records with a broken soul -jazz remix from Les Gammas ( Compost) and a soulful house mix from Markus Enochson ( Masters at Work) with all vocals performed and produced by don.
2006 has seen the release of 'Conundrum' Landslide & Don Freeman on Sick Trumpet Records with a Restless Soul remix from none other than Phil Asher. Conundrum ( grimey mix) is also featured on Southport Weekender Vol 5 (Endulge Records) compilation as mixed by Kenny Dope ( Masters At Work) & Chicago house legend Terry Hunter. . Tim Landslide is famous for his work on Hospital Records and as part of London Electricity. . ...Don is also collaborating with multi talented producer/ remixer-composer Dominic Jacobson aka Modaji / Harvey Lindo on an upcoming project... Don is now recording new songs for his solo record to be released in 2008.. more to come
Welcome to MySpace. As someone in the music business and a music lover,...I feel your music. However, I had to contact someone who likes Alf. You gave me a very pleasant flashback this morning. Don't be a stranger!! Peace, B
Hey , Check Out http://www.myspace.com/revolutionofthespirit for some really great music featuring many talented artists on a project by Danny Sembello and Sharon Silver !
Was going for a kinda 'clockwork maori' vibe. But yeah, you're right, pinched it from Tyson. Ripped it right off his face! Little bugger's been after me ever since.
Hi Don, you remember!? do you?
we met last time in Pasadena
at L.A. Music Academy or in Munich?? I am not shure... Outstanding?
I am sooo lucky to hear from
you again!! Gretings & all the
best from Anja alias MAFDET
& Thanx for your ad!!
Hey lovely....
how's it all going? we need a catch up session....can you believe portavia has gone???!!!! it's a travesty!!! where will we go next time you come to the old smoke?
Hi Swing-Brother!
Hope everything's fine. Would love to meet you soon again as we always had a good time in Austria. Guess I buy a farm soon and have a lot of gynsey-cows (however they are written correctly) ;-)
Let's stay in touch.
Peace
Herbert
ps: don't have to mention that you are an incredible musician and your voice is one of the most touching I've ever heard!
Hi Don, Thanks for the New Years wishes! I hope you have an abundant and berry joyous upcoming year too! :o) Angela ("Ms. Archer, if you are naughty" heh)
