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Freddy V

Freddy V Radio

General Info

  • Genre: Funk / Jazz / Soul

    Location MARIETTA, Georgia, US

    Profile Views: 25770

    Last Login: 5/30/2012

    Member Since 2/17/2007

    Record Label Watersign Records

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    ...... ..' .............. .. .. .. .. .. ...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..For the past decade Fred Vigdor has been the saxophonist and horn arranger with the legendary Average White Band, The majority of the year finds “Freddy V” performing with AWB on television, radio and at festivals and clubs all over the world. He is featured on the AWB CDs “Face To Face”, “Living in Colour”, “AWB: Greatest and Latest”, “Soul & The City; Live at BB Kings” and the concert DVD “Tonight: The Average White Band”. His compositions have been recorded by Grover Washington Jr., AWB, Bob Baldwin and Marion Meadows. .. .. In the Summer of 2004 he took over the saxophone duties with vocalist Michael McDonald on the Rock & Soul Revue Tour. It was through this collaboration that McDonald asked Fred to play on his “Motown II” CD. .. .. In 2005, Fred started work on a solo effort with long time friend, multi-instrumentalist and producer, Mo Pleasure. Three years later, the result is "Easier Than It Looks", Freddy V’s debut solo album. The collection of 12 tracks, heavily steeped in the traditions of classic jazz/funk and soul, features performances from fellow AWB bandmates, including a brand new song from AWB founding member, Alan Gorrie, as well as a fresh re-working of the AWB classic "Let's Go Round Again," showcasing the voice of Klyde Jones. .. ..The CD has Freddy V joined by a crew of musicians whose resumes include Prince, Tower of Power, and Earth, Wind & Fire, and includes a collaboration with renowned jazz producer/performer, Bob Baldwin, on an instrumental version of the Mint Condition gem, "What Kind Of Man Would I Be" .......... .. .. .. ................................ .. .. .. ........................

  • Members

    ..Freddy V w/Michael McDonald...... .. .. .. .. ......Add to My Profile.. | .. More Videos.. .. .. .. .. ..

  • Influences

    Michael Brecker, Lou Marini, Dave Letterman, Kirk Whalum, Maceo Parker, Tom Scott. John Coltrane, Al Green, Cannonball Adderley, Howard Stern, Michael McDonald, Stevie Wonder, Dave Sanborn, Jon Stewart, Tommy Simms, Kenny Garrett, Bob Berg, Dave Liebman, Albert Brooks, Jerry Bergonzi, Carl Stalling, Bob Mintzer, give me a minute . . .

  • Sounds Like

    a saxophone maybe?

Comments

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  • Earnest Walker Jr.

    Earnest Walker Jr – NuJazz Sax

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    Earnest Walker Jr. – NuJazz Sax!

    2 years ago
  • Mel Lejones

    XOXO! <3


    2 years ago
  • Gary Harris

    So how come know one has made a comment  on your page since OCT. I thought everyone loved you.

    3 years ago
  • John Powell Music

    Finally you have a cd out... Just ordered it cant wait....

    3 years ago
  • Rico Maatre

    THX FOR THE ADD. IM DIGGING UR SOUNDS FREDDY. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
     

    PLS CHECK OUT MY MUSIC AND LET ME KNOW WHAT U THINK. HOPE U ENJOY. CHI-LUV.....K.I.T

    3 years ago
  • Mike Yorke

    Hi Freddy, Thanx for the add :-) Great  show  the  other nite  w/  AWB  in  Bilston.... Cheers and  best  wishes from  the  Midlands  UK..

    3 years ago
  • David Haynes

    Big Fred,


    What's goin on man?

    I'm pretty good treking all over 
    the place with "Arrested Development."

    Catch you later,

    David

    3 years ago
  • Ivy

    Hello Fred,

    Passengers in my car are treated to a listen of your CD. Everyone that's heard it, loves it!!!

    Hope you are having a nice evening. :-D

    3 years ago
  • Gary Harris

    Freddy V. What's going on Dude. How you doing?

    3 years ago
  • yoyo

    Thanks for being friends :)
    Hope you like our old school Soul Music.
    Have a wonderful evening!

    3 years ago
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For the past decade Fred Vigdor has been the saxophonist and horn arranger with the legendary Average White Band, The majority of the year finds “Freddy V” performing with AWB on television, radio and at festivals and clubs all over the world. He is featured on the AWB CDs “Face To Face”, “Living in Colour”, “AWB: Greatest and Latest”, “Soul & The City; Live at BB Kings” and the concert DVD “Tonight: The Average White Band”. His compositions have been recorded by Grover Washington Jr., AWB, Bob Baldwin and Marion Meadows.

In the Summer of 2004 he took over the saxophone duties with vocalist Michael McDonald on the Rock & Soul Revue Tour. It was through this collaboration that McDonald asked Fred to play on his “Motown II” CD.

In 2005, Fred started work on a solo effort with long time friend, multi-instrumentalist and producer, Mo Pleasure. Three years later, the result is "Easier Than It Looks", Freddy V’s debut solo album. The collection of 12 tracks, heavily steeped in the traditions of classic jazz/funk and soul, features performances from fellow AWB bandmates, including a brand new song from AWB founding member, Alan Gorrie, as well as a fresh re-working of the AWB classic "Let's Go Round Again," showcasing the voice of Klyde Jones.

The CD has Freddy V joined by a crew of musicians whose resumes include Prince, Tower of Power, and Earth, Wind & Fire, and includes a collaboration with renowned jazz producer/performer, Bob Baldwin, on an instrumental version of the Mint Condition gem, "What Kind Of Man Would I Be"



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Member Since:

February 17, 2007

Influences:

Michael Brecker, Lou Marini, Dave Letterman, Kirk Whalum, Maceo Parker, Tom Scott. John Coltrane, Al Green, Cannonball Adderley, Howard Stern, Michael McDonald, Stevie Wonder, Dave Sanborn, Jon Stewart, Tommy Simms, Kenny Garrett, Bob Berg, Dave Liebman, Albert Brooks, Jerry Bergonzi, Carl Stalling, Bob Mintzer, give me a minute . . .

Sounds Like:

a saxophone maybe?

Record Label:

Watersign Records

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