Olga Marquez (my mother), Freddie Miranda Sr, Tony Sanchez Jr, Edgardo Morales, Luis "Perico" Ortiz, Tito Puente, Giovannni Hidaldgo, Wilfredo Lopez, Cuqui Santos, Tito de Gracia, Jose Alicea, Louie Ramirez, Nicky Marrero, Patato Valdes, Milt Jackson, Jose Luis "Changuito" Quintana, Orestes Vilato, Mongo Santamaria, Ray Barreto, and of course...ANY KIND OF MUSIC AT ALL!!!
Sounds Like
Here is a list of recordings where Freddie has participated. Credits may appear as Wilfredo Cruz, Wilfredo Miranda, Wilfredo Miranda Jr, Freddie Cruz, Freddie Miranda Jr:
1. "From Cali With Love"
Artist: Moncho Santana
Producer: Mario Ortíz
Combo Records 649872083 (Catalog Number) /
2. "Sabor y Sentimiento"
Artist: Moncho Santana
Producer: Mario Ortiz
Combo Records 649872099 (Catalog Number) /
3. "Trigésimo Aniversario"
Artist: Banda de Puerto Rico
Producer: Lito Peña
ICPESPCD /
4. "Para Escuchar a La Banda"
Artist: Banda de Puerto Rico
Producer: Lito Peña, Cucco Peña
ICPESPCD 2000 /
5. "Oficial"
Artist: Marvin Santiago
Producer: Máximo Torres
Parcha Records Parcha2008 /
6. "Symbol of Prestige"
Artist: Bobby Valentín
Producer: Bobby Valentín
Bronco Records BR166CD /
7. "Soneros Con Clave"
Artist: Bobby Valentín
Producer: Bobby Valentín
Bronco Records BR165CD /
8. "Family Portraits"
Artist: Franky & Friends
Producer: Franky Suárez
Fast Forward Records FF001 /
9. "P.R. Heineken Jazzfest ‘98"
Live Recording: Franky & Friends; track 5
Executive Producer: Luis Alvarez
HKN Records /
10. "Enamorado de Puerto Rico"
Artist: Plenéalo
Producer: José "Pucho" Rivera
Disco Hit DHCD8139 /
11. "Los Hijos de los Célebres con el Apollo Sound"
Artist: Roberto Rohena & Apollo Sound
Andy Montañez Jr., Puchi Rodríguez, Ismael Rivera Jr. &
Los Papines as guest artists
Producer: Julio M. “Gunda” Merced
Musical Productions MPCDPK-6247 /
12. "Cuatro Rumbero II"
Artist: Pedro Guzmán
Producer: Pedro Guzmán
Cuatro Sound Productions/AJ Records 2001 /
13. "Trompeta & Cuerdas"
Artist: Orlando Pabellón
Producer: Orlando Pabellón
OPC-444 /
14. "Café Con Leche Y Dos De Azucar"
Artist: Luis “Perico” Ortíz
Producer: Luis “Perico” Ortíz
RMM Records & Video Corp. RMD82023 /
15. "De Vuelta al Sabor"
Artist: Nahyra
Producer: Luis “Perico” Ortíz
Fonovisa Tropical FTCD-44014 /
16. "Vive La Leyenda"
Artist: Tommy Olivencia
Producer: Luis “Perico” Ortíz
Rodven/Polygram 314 557 325-2 /
17. "Latin Yaro"
Artist: Yaro
Producer: Luis “Perico” Ortíz
Sweet Basil/Cweeca Records/Japan PCCY-01131 /
18. "DNY/Bésame Mucho"
Producer: Luis “Perico” Ortíz
EMI/JAPAN/EDUTOSHIBA TOCP-503 /
19. “Jazz From the Heart”
Artist: Humberto Ramírez
Producer: Humberto Ramírez
AJ Records 2000 /
20. “El Artesano”
Artist: Pedro Guzmán y su Cuatro Rumbero
Producer: Pedro Guzmán
AJ Records 2000 /
21. “La Gran Reunión”
Artist: Bobby Valentín
Producer: Bobby Valentín
Bronco Records BR167CD /
22. “De Sonero a Trovador, De Trovador a Sonero”
Artist: Mariano Cotto, Pole Ortíz, Pedro Guzmán
Producer: Pedro Guzmán
Disco Hit DH-8208 /
23. “Navidad…Como tú, Boricua”
Artist: La Familia AJ
Producer: Luis “Perico” Ortiz
2001 AJ Records /
24. “Tu Navidad, Siempre!”
Artist: La Familia AJ
Producer: Luis “Perico” Ortiz
2002 AJ Records /
25. “The Promised Land (Isla del Encanto)”
Artist: Rie Akagi
Producer: Luis “Perico” Ortiz
Aosis Records VICL-69068 /
26. “Navidad Criolla”
Artist: Franky & Friends
Producer: Frank A. Suárez
2003 FF Records FF003 /
27. “A mi señor Adonai”
Artist: Teresita Mercado
Producer: Freddie Miranda Sr.
NP1001 /
28. “35 aniversario,” Vuelve a la cárcel” (CD & DVD Live Recording)
Artist: Bobby Valentín
Producer: Bobby Valentín
Bronco Records 171CD /
29. “Bohemia”
Artist: Lunna
Producer: Luis “Perico” Ortiz
2003 AJ Records /
30. “La Historia de la Salsa” (Live Recording)
Artist: The Puerto Rican Masters
Producer: Luis “Perico” Ortiz
2003 AJ Records /
31. “Tributo al Sonero del Pueblo” (CD & DVD Live Recording)
Artist: The Puerto Rican Masters
Producer: Luis “Perico” Ortiz
2004 AJ Records /
32. “Sonidos Urbanos”
Artist: Angel Carrion
Producer: Juan Carrion/Angel Carrion/Frank A. Suarez
2003 Atlas Music /
33. “Amigo Incondicional”
Artist: Cesar “Chino” Pérez
Producer: Cesar “Chino” Pérez/Luis “Perico” Ortiz
2004 www.cesar-chino-perez.com /
34. “Popssical”
Artist: Various
Producer: Juan Carlos Vega
A-ZMCD2005 /
35. “Bolerazos”
Artist: Orlando Pabellon
Producer: Orlando Pabellon
OP Music 445 /
37. "Holiday Notes from Home"
Featuring: Sandi Patti, The Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Orchestra at Temple Square Band of The United States Air Force Reserve, Hosted Lorianne Crook and Charlie Chase
38. "A Papi"
Artist: Glenn Monroig
Producer: Glenn Monroig/Frank A. Suarez
2006 Mamoku Records
39. "The Sound of Freedom"
Artist: Band of The U.S. Air Force Reserve
2007
Born on February 22nd, 1971 in Bayamón, P.R.. From an early age Freddie started to be interested in music, inspired and motivated by his father, the well known Puerto Rican woodwind player, Wilfredo Cruz Miranda, AKA Freddie Miranda, Sr. Received his first musical skills at the age of seven (7) years. At this time he received his first basic musical skills on saxophone, clarinet and theory skills. A year later finds his calling towards percussion being his first teacher Mr. Tony Sánchez, Jr.
In 1982 he enters Escuela Libre de Música Ernesto Ramos Antonini and starts his formal studies in percussion with Professor Samuel Lifschitz until 1988 when he graduates this institution. During this time starts to gather experience in symphonic orchestras and concert bands. In 1987 is chosen by strict auditions all over Puerto Rico to form part of the prestigious "McDonald's All American High School Band" under the musical direction of Dr. William P. Foster. With this band performed at the 1987 Macy¹s Thanksgiving Day and the 1987 McDonald¹s Charity Christmas Parade for Kids in Chicago Illinois.
During 1987 auditions are made in New York City to form the 1987 McDonald's All American High School Jazz Band under the musical direction of Bob Curnow (president at the time of the National Aso. of Jazz Educators) and became the first and only puertorrican to be a part of that organization. With that band had the opportunity to share stage with stars such as: Maynard Ferguson *RIP, Chuck Magione, Sammy Davis Jr *RIP and Jerry Lewis among others.
In 1988 enters Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music and begins to study percussion at university level under the tutory of Professor José Alicea. During this year begins to perform with the Puerto Rico State Band under the direction of Mr. Lito Peña (RIP). In 1989 participates in the Puerto Rico premiere of Alberto Ginastera's "Cantata para una América Mágica" under the direction of Dr. Orlando Cora (RIP). Also participates in operas and zarzuelas among them: "La del Soto del Parral", Thaicovsky's "Pedro y el Lobo", Puccini's "Boheme" and Mozart's "Magic Flute". In 1989 and 1990 participates in the Youth Symphony Orchestra of America (1989 first chair of the percussion section) under the direction of Dr. Keith Brown.
In 1990 enters the popular music circuit in Puerto Rico. Mickey Cora, Mario Ortiz (RIP), Luis García, Juan Manuel Lebrón and Chago Martínez gave him his first opportunities. Then works for Jerry Rivera (1992) and his orchestra during three (3) years.
From 1994 to 2006 Freddie worked and performed for different bands and artists at a local and international level, among them: Luisito Ayala y su Puerto Rican Power, Glenn Monroig, The Fifth Dimensions, Bobby Valentín, Luís “Perico” Ortiz, Frankie Ruiz *RIP, Héctor Tricoche, Carlos "Cano" Estremera, José Alberto “El Canario” Tito Nieves, Elías Lopés & Orchestra, Marvin Santiago, Tony Vega, Andy Montañez, Plena Libre, Domingo Quiñónez, Luigi Texidor, Rey Ruiz, Gilberto Santarosa, Ray Barreto, Chucho Avellanet, Juan Gabriel, Lucecita Benítez, Ednita Nazario, Olga Tañón, José Feliciano, Luís Fonsi, “Humberto Ramírez Jazz Project”, Noelia, Lunna, Millie Corretjer, José Luis Rodríguez, Wisin & Yandell, Los Rayos Gamma, Pedro Guzmán, y "Franky and Friends Jazz Project", the“Bacardi World Salsa Congress All Star Band”, and the all-star collective formed by Luís “Perico” Ortiz, “The Puerto Rican Masters”.
Also is involved in recordings for producers of the caliber of: Mario Ortiz *RIP(Combo Records) Ramón Sánchez , Guillermo Calderón , Máximo Torres, Gunda Merced (MP) Luis García, Humberto Ramírez, Rafael Ithier (Sony Music) Bobby Valentín (Bronco Records), Glenn Monroig (Mezzalunna Studios),
Lito Peña (RIP), Cucco Peña, Luis Perico Ortiz (RMM Records & Video Corp., Fonovisa, EMI Japan, Sweet Basil, AJ Records), Humberto Ramírez (AJ Records) and Elvin Torres Jr., among others.
In 1993 performs his first percussion clinic at the Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music about Songo rhythms and its influence in salsa music.
In March of 1996 is invited by the Music Conservatory of Puerto Rico to perform a percussion clinic about the evolution of the timbales in Latin and afro Cuban music as a part of the 2nd International Festival of Percussion in Puerto Rico.
In 1998 receives a second invitation from Mr. José Alicea (director of the percussion department of the Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico) to perform a second one, this time the topic was "The Percussion in Salsa". Other percussionists attending this festival
were: Anthony Carrillo, Efraín Toro, Giovanni Hidalgo, Chuck Silverman, Emil Richards, David Garibaldi, Gary Chafee, Jim Chapin, Modesto Cepeda, Dave Samuels, among many others.
In November, 1996, participates as an "all around percussionist" in the first edition of the concert "LP Master Planet Drums" among world known percussionists such as: Orestes Vilató, Alex Acuña, Giovanni Hidalgo, "Little" Johnny Rivero, Angel "Cachete" Maldonado, Endel Dueño, Anthony Carrillo and Carlos "Patato" Valdés. Also has studied with world renowned master percussionist, José Luis Quintana, better known as "Changuito".
Freddie Miranda, Jr. has performed more than 25 states around United States of America (hispanic and non- hispanic communities), Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Venezuela, Aruba, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Dominican Republic, Saint Thomas, Saint Croix, and Spain (Madrid, Valencia and Canary Islands) As a teacher has worked during a year and a half for the Discípulos de Cristo Musical Institute in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, also worked for five years as Latin and ethnic percussion teacher for the extension and preparatory school program in the Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music, and eight years as a private teacher.
Relocated in Warner Robins, GA, Freddie is performing for the United States Air Force Reserve Band in Warner Robins, GA. Freddie enlisted as an active duty military member in January, 2006. With this band plays percussion and drum set with the Concert Band, The Full Spectrum Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo, Reserve Generation, High Flight and also w/the Ceremonial and Marching Band. His military decorations include the National Defense Service Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. Also performs occasionally in the salsa/latin jazz scene in Atlanta, GA. Freddie Miranda Jr. endorses MEINL percussion and cymbals and Regal Tip Sticks.
What's up Freddie?!? Yes it has been a long time since I've heard from all my good buddies down in GA. I heard that you guys went out with Melina again! Wish I could have been there! I think I'm gonna start putting the feelers out there that I want to go on OSG again this year! I hope it happens! How you been by the way?!? Miss ya! Keisha
Hello fred preparandome para ir afuera a salvar el mundo alla en el mall . si dios quiere voy pa la isla en julio a tomarme unos refrijerios . me qustaria que estuvieras tambien let me know bro ! PUSE UNOS VEDEOS YO CON FRANKIE , PERICO , EN EL MY SPACE TU ESTAS TAMBIEN ....EL FIN DE SEMANA que viene toco con tito rojas y mickael stuart en miami..
hola maestro gracias por aceptar mi add, siempre estoy pendiente de tu trabajo eres excelente timbalero saluods desde venezuela mi pana un abrazo!!!!!!!!!!!!
saludos Freddie me alegro hablar contigo espero q este todo bien aqui te tengo lo q te prometi y lo tengas!!! CON MUCHO SABOR Y SON tu amigo y pana siempre Luis NSL MUSIC INC
CONVERSACION EN TIEMPO DE BOLERO CHEO FELICIANO Arreglos-Mandy Vizoso
Vaya Freddie, encontre el video y voy a empezar hacer tu copia......perdona que me tarde, estaba tocando y hora tengo un tiempito....que dios te bendiga mi hermano...
hello freddie , cuando vas para P.R. para tomarnos unos refrijerios . espero verte pronto . bro el mez de junio seria perfecto el yielo esta en temporada es abundante y todos lo cosechan , que se haria P.R. sin yielo dios quiera que nunca falte pero por si acaso cuando vengas traite un poco para mezclarlo con los lindos refrijerios .. tu hermano que te quiere mucho alexis cordova ..
FREDDIE,QUE ALEGRIA DE SABER DE TI ESPERO QUE TODO BIEN,SABES QUE SE LE QUIERE DE GRATIS.ESTUVE DE GIRA CON PALMIERI,FUIMOS A HONG KONG SINGAPORE,MEXICO,EUROPA,SEATTLE WASHINTON,ARIZONA,BUENO UN MES Y MEDIO ASI QUE YA TU SABES.GRACIAS A DIOS, TODO FUE UN EXITO. BUENO MI HERMANO UN ABRAZO FUERTE Y DIOS TE BENDIGA ASTA PRONTO!!!!!
Amigo Freddie: Me siento honrado de que saques de tu tiempo para saludarme, muchas gracias, espero que todo esté marchando bien en tu vida , envío toda la bendición de Dios sobre tu vida y la de tu familia, sigue adelante con tus metas y pronto realices las que te faltan si es que alguna te falta, son mis mejores deseos. Siempre: Charlie
saludos Freddie. Ya vi que vienes para PR. no se si toco en esos dias, pero si puedes me dejas tu numero para comunicarme contigo y compartir. Cuidate mucho.
Freddie, muchas gracias por el add...tengo video de ti cuando toaste con Perico Ortiz en Barceloneta, PR en la playa y perico con el " no morira" phraseo ha ha ha....que dios te bendiga...
Hello Freddie. Great to hear from you, and thanks for finding me. It's been a long time since the ol' McDonald's band days and it's great to know you're still making great music!
vaya freddie,un abrazo desde aca...espero que estes bien...gracias por pasar por aqui..le dare el saludo a los muchachos...y a ti de corazon.. mi respeto y aprecio siempre...te me cuidas y mucho mucho exito siempre y mucha salud...
