Frederick
Cleveland, Ohio, United States | INDIE | AFM
Music
Press
Top Five One Hit Wonders
(2), "Gentle (Calling your name) Frederick.
Billboard Magazine (1985)- New mention, (Intimate duet is on this week's chart entries based out of Cleveland, Ohio). This is an old fashion love song. It has a sweet quality and lifting harmonies that have disappeared from polished productions. - VIBE Magazine cover
Frederick Davis Productions, Inc., Release CD.
Recording artist, songwriter and stage performer Frederick has teamed up with fellow Clevelander, and songwriter Frieda Stelmach, to write a song to honor our troops fighting the war on terror. The song is entitled:
“America Safe and Free”
It has been over 21 years since the release of his first single, “Gentle (Calling your Name),” which was a national hit in the U.S. as well as the United Kingdom. “America Safe and Free” is also the title of the single CD, scheduled to hit record stores on September 11, 2007.
Frederick promises this song will touch the hearts of Americans all over the world, the beauty of the song depicts the story of a child’s innocent love shared with their parent(s). The dedication is to service members currently serving and/or have served in Iraq and other parts of the world fighting terror.
These individuals represent our heros that pay the ultimate price; their children are left behind while mom and/or dad spend months away from home protecting our country. This song represents the acknowledgement that they desire and our way of saying “thank you” from the deepest part of our hearts.
To date, Frederick continues to receive airplay on major radio stations across the country, as well as abroad. In 2006, the song “Gentle” was released on the compilation album, “WDAS 105. 3 FM - Oldies Classic Soul Volume 10 and Soul Classic, Volume 12.”
Frederick is an all around entertainer for any occasion. His voice drips with soul on both originals and covers, and his connection to his music is deeply expressive, exuberant and rich. Frederick also has a stage presence that brings excitement to any function, he is a veteran of the stage and comfortable in the spotlight.
For more information on “Frederick” and his new release, “America Safe and Free” click the attached link. The site includes a biography, contact information, video footage; cover songs of live performances and a calendar of events.
- FREDERICK DAVIS PRODUCTIONS, INC
Discography
As of yet I don't have a completed release. However, I am in the studio recording songs I plan on releasing as an EP.
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Bio
Frederick is a nationally recognized vocalist, percussionist, and songwriter with over 37 years of performance experience. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Frederick began singing and playing music instruments at the age of ten. Inspired by percussionist like Tito Puente, Sheila E, Ron Powell and other Latin and African percussionist this prompted him to purchase his first set of LP Congas and Bongos. Frederick considers himself a fineness percussionist because he get to dance, sing, do his signature spin to just having fun playing his toys, as he refers to them.
Frederick has established himself as an all around entertainer for any occasion. His voice drips with soul on both originals and covers. He creates Latin percussions that are intricately woven with passion and vitality, and his connection to the music is deeply expressive, exuberant and rich. Frederick also has a stage presence that brings excitement to any function. He is a veteran of stage and comfortable in the spotlight, singing his favorite tunes from George Benson, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Frank Sinatra, and Johnny Mathis,
To Louis Armstrong.
Frederick has been asked by various organizations to perform the National Anthem. This would include Veteran’s Ceremonies, Basketball games, and boxing shows. In July 2002, he was featured artist for the National paralyzed Veteran’s Wheelchair Games, hosted by the Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. In this setting his music allows him to share the stage with governors, senators, TV personalities and sports figures, working in some Ohio’s finest Ball Rooms and Country Clubs, such as the Executive Caterers Landerhaven, Cleveland Clinic’s International Hotel, Renaissance Grand
Ballroom, and the Marriott Society, to name a few.
Frederick has also played in some of Cleveland’s hottest jazz clubs, opened and performed with such world-renown acts as “Kim Sax man Waters, Cleveland’s own Horns & Things, Forecast and Moments Notice, to name a few. To add to his credits, Frederick has performed with some of Ohio’s premier wedding and society bands, such as Eugene Ross & Company, Night Bridge, Art Newman Company Orchestra, Dennis Samsa & Night Breeze. Working with these organizations afforded Frederick the opportunity to perform in all aspects of the music business when ever possible.
In 2003, Frederick joined the renowned Jerry Bruno Orchestra. As front man for the JBO, Frederick has established himself as a performer to watch out for. The Orchestra is always booked a year in advance; Including but not limited to some of the finest Hotels and Ballrooms in the Ohio area. Frederick logged (90) performances with the JBO in 2008. The JBO has already commited to 95 dates for 2009, and with Frederick booking additional dates as a solo act; which will include recording songs for his self titled Cd and plans for a 2010 release; this will be a busy and productive year for the artist.
Whether Frederick is seducing an audience with an ultra smooth ballard, or using his silky baritone to funk up a party, his performances are sure to be moving, entertaining and not to be missed.
Frederick is pleased to announce that he is available to perform. He is available and will perform in various venues to include State Fairs, Festivals, Weddings, and Private Parties etc. Frederick hires some of the most talented and professional musicians, ranging from piano to a Jazz trio for small dinner parties to an eight piece party band. Frederick has a song list ranging from Contemporary, Oldies, R&B, Big Band/Standards, and Jazz to Motown.
Select Venues/Appearances
Cleveland, Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, House Of Blues, Six Street Under, William Penn Hotel, Ritz Carlton, TV 8 Fox in the morning, The Signature of Solon, Chautaqua, NY, Stan Hywet Annual Gala, Windows On The River and the Cleveland Film Society to name a few.
Frederick is pleased to announce his added attraction. Frederick performs a tribute to Stevie Wonder.
Frederick performed this act at the Cleveland Rock Hall Of Fame this year and received raved reviews.
Frederick performed songs such as;
I Wish, Superstition, Signed Sealed Delivered and more.
To book this act please contact Frederick for more information.
Shared the stage with:
- Ashford & Simpson
- Steve Tyrell
- The Temptations
Media:
Vibe Magazine, (1999 Love Songs Of All Time) "One Hit Wonder"
Billboard Magazine (1985 Recommended) "Intimate duet is one of this week's chart entries based out of Ohio"
All Music Guide
Soul Walking-United Kingdom
Website:
http://www.fredericksmusic.com
http://www.myspace.com/2frederick
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