Tiki Pasillas, Ron Powell, Larry Antonino, Vail Johnson, Michael O'Niell, Richard Smith, Eric Jorgensen, Jon Papenbrook, Ol Skool Ice Gre
Influences
Chopin, Brahms, Mozart, Bach, Beethoven, Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Tower of Power, Earth, Wind & Fire, Al Jarreau, Dave Brubeck, Bill Evans, Joe Zawinul, Shirly Horn, Pat Metheny, Lyle Mays, Chick Corea, Donal Fagien, Steely Dan, YES, ELP, Beatles, Marc Anthony, Sting, Seal, Sade, Diane Krall, Peter White, Strunz and Farah, Quincy Jones
Sounds Like
The fire and passion of a young Carlos Santana on Piano meets R&B & Classical roots
“Considered one of the most outstanding keyboard players, composers, and producers in contemporary music, Freddie Ravel has recorded and performed with many icon artists including Earth Wind & Fire, Phil Collins, Quincy Jones, Madonna, Al Jarreau, The Boston Pops and Prince.” –Universal Music
Born in Los Angeles with South American and European roots, the bi-lingual Ravel began a fascination for music at age five going on to study jazz and classical composition at California State University Northridge, graduating with full cum laude honors. Soon afterward, Freddie established himself as a top studio artist being acknowledged by The Hollywood Reporter as “one of L. A.’s truly great keyboardists.” Contemporary jazz audiences are best aware of the composer/keyboardist from his two popular previous recordings, 1991’s Midnight Passion and 1996’s Sol to Soul—enduring radio favorites that still receive recurrent airplay. In 2001, his third Universal release, Freddie Ravel scored “Sunny Side Up” the ..1-in-the-USA hit, which continues to dominate the airwaves. Slated for release in Summer 2005, his upcoming album is entitled “Intuneition".
The multi-platinum composer’s ability to blend and mix musical styles garnered him collaborations with such top music-industry luminaries as Quincy Jones, Sergio Mendes, Tony Bennett and Bobby McFerrin. In the 1993 Earth Wind and Fire release, Millennium, Mr. Ravel co-produced the group’s very first venture into Mambo, “Honor the Magic”. When five-time Grammy vocalist Al Jarreau sought to connect to the Latin world, Freddie delivered the legendary singer’s first foray into Salsa resulting in the internationally acclaimed title track and Universal release, Tomorrow Today. Madonna contacted Freddie for her first exploration into the music of Argentina which led to performances on the motion picture Evita as well as MTV appearances with the pop diva and a featured piano solo for her sizzling remix of “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina”.
In addition to his contemporary music, Ravel’s symphonic works have received rave reviews from appearances as guest composer and pianist with the seventy-piece California Philharmonic Orchestra.
From the Sultan of Brunei to the King of Thailand, the temples of Kyoto to the palaces of Delhi, Mr. Ravel’s passion for bridging world cultures through music has led to over two decades of international acclaim. With the creation of his interactive performance event, Tune Up to Success™, Freddie reveals that music is an intuitive multitasking power tool that can better peoples’ lives.
Thank you for adding my new author page. I have a couple songs from the soundtrack on the player, but I link my music page for more songs. My romance fiction novel with a CD soundtrack is due out in a few weeks, It will be at CD Baby, Amazon, Barnes & Noble , and links at my web pages, etc. Keep in touch.
Wishing you a great musical week, a happy holiday season, and a prosperous new year. Hope all your projects are on track.
Dropping in to tell you I just added some pix and two songs from my upcoming act: "Distillation of Life: Saloon Girls in History & Hollywood". Enjoy.
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Dear Freddie, So sorry to have missed you in Calabasas! I'm certain the event was a great success & I hope to catch the next one. Keep me posted. Best, Jeudi
hiya dear Freddie..just yesterday me and Dasha(remember Dasha Pavlishina,the singer?) were recalling you, and both missing your presence here in Kiev sooooooo much !!!!!!!! have great weekend approaching! much angel..s love, Vlada.
Christmas is a special day strengthened by the power of hope and optimism. Be not disillusioned, but the transformational catalyst that continues to bring forth beauty of creative effort.
Wishing you and family the splendor of inner happiness and peace this holiday season. Undoubtedly, a very Opulent New Year...God Bless
Hola amigo/a como estas? Antes que nada quiero agradecerte por todo el apoyo que me brindastes en este 2008.
Ya se acerca el 2009 y seguro que se viene con muchos cambios en tu vida: A lo mejor vas a cambiar de automovil, de casa,
de ropa, de zapatos, de look, de trabajo; pero hay algo que seguro nunca vas a cambiar y eso son los amigos.
Es por eso que en La Diosa este Sabado 27 de Diciembre nos juntamos todos los amigos para despedir el año a lo grande en lo que llamamos "La mejor noche del año", un exito que se repite por cuarta vez consecutiva. Por ultimo quiero pedirte que me respondas a este mensaje con un comment confirmandome tu presencia asi el resto de mis 50 mil contactos en myspace se animan a unirse a nuestro festejo.
El Miercoles 31 de Diciembre festejas con tu familia!
El Sabado 27 de Diciembre festejas con todos tus amigos en La Diosa!!
!!FELIZ AÑO NUEVO!! - !!BIENVENIDO 2009!!
