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LD Frazier

LD Frazier was born in Cleveland and grew up in Buffalo. When he was 12 he moved to Los Angeles to live with his Grandparents. As a teenager he moved to Detroit, where he sang with the Richard Green’s Acapells, a harmony ensemble. LD went to New York to study piano and classical singing. After working as a pop, funk and jazz singer, in 1974 LD decided to devote his life to full-time gospel singing. From his base in New York, LD takes his gospel show throughout the world. LD has sung in Brazil, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey, Egypt and Europe, as well as regular visits to the United Kingdom. For over 30 years LD has toured the world with his witness in song, and has inspired whole generations of singers through workshops and concerts.

LD Frazier with Scott Stroman and The Eclectic Voices: I Was There When The Spirit Came

by Samuel Chell
March 4, 2008

LD Frazier I Was There When The Spirit Came 33 Jazz 2006

Even before Ray Charles blended gospel music and American pop, pianist-composer Horace Silver had composed and recorded “The Preacher," followed in short order by the jubilant, infectious sounds of gospel music on jazz recordings by fellow bandleaders drummer Art Blakey ("Moanin'"), saxophonist Cannonball Adderley ("'Dis Here"), and bassist Charles Mingus ("Better Git It In Your Soul"). The undiluted source music, moreover, was ...

Recording

Bass Legend Jeff Berlin To Release 30th Anniversary Edition 12-inch Vinyl Joe Frazier - Round 3 Feat. Steve Vai & David Sancious

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
May 12, 2018

Legendary bassist Jeff Berlin will be releasing on May 11th a 30th Anniversary Edition 12-inch vinyl of his signature song “Joe Frazier.” The EP “Joe Frazier- Round 3" will include a newly remastered version of the original song from his critically acclaimed 1987 album Pump It! and a completely re-imagined version, composed and performed by Jeff, Steve Vai (lead guitar), David Sancious (keys), Keith Carlock (drums) and Tom Hemby (rhythm guitar). This limited-edition EP will be available as signed audiophile ...
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Obituary

RIP Singer Smokin' Joe Frazier [video]

Source: HypeBot
November 9, 2011

Joe Frazier died on Monday. Also known as Smokin' Joe, he was an Olympic and Undisputed World Heavyweight boxing champion beating and later losing to Muhammad Ali, whose professional career lasted from 1965 to 1976, with a brief comeback in 1981. But did you also know he was a singer, releasing a string of songs like Frank Sinatra's “My Way" and Eddie Floyd's “Knock On Wood on Knockout Recorrds. Here is Frazier singing his love beer in a 1978 Miller ...
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Contest

The Futures Caught You from Behind: Rhett Frazier Inc. Merge Music History and Beyond with Debut Album "Escape from Dee-Troyt"

Source: Gorgeous PR, Inc
December 2, 2009

Its futurist. Its retro. And its happening right now new Los Angeles musical powerhouse Rhett Frazier Inc. has emerged with their brilliant debut album Escape from Dee-Troyt which is due for release on March 23, 2010. This 10 track album is sure to be a welcome end-of-the-year surprise for listeners hungry for something new: a wonderful juxtaposition of funky grooves, expert soul crooning, bold electronics and catchy tunes.

The bands instantly catchy grooves have already earned ...
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Event

Eric Frazier at Rustik: Not Your Average Tuesday Night in Brooklyn

Source: All About Jazz
August 26, 2008

By DuEwa Frazier

Rustik Tavern 471 Dekalb Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11205 (347)406-9700 Tuesday, August 11, 2008 On Tuesday, August 11th at 8pm, a crowd of music lovers, neighbors and musicians gathered for the weekly jam session and open mic hosted by jazz percussionist, singer, songwriter and producer Eric Frazier. The Brooklyn native and bandleader, Eric Frazier hosted an evening of singers, songwriters and poets stepping up to ...
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Performance / Tour

Les Paul (Mon) Mingus Dynasty (Tues) Eric Frazier (Wed) Aug. 10-13 James Moody at The Iridium Jazz Club

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
August 8, 2006

IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121

NEW SET TIMES BEGINNING JUNE 1, 2006 8:30 & 10:30PM, Fri. & Sat. 3rd Sets AT MIDNIGHT

Note: Set Times for Les Paul Remain at 8 & 10PM

EVERY MONDAY LES PAUL AND HIS TRIO JOHN COLIANNI - PIANO - LOU PALLO - GUITAR, NICKI PARROTT - BASS Note: Set Times for Les Paul ...
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AUDIENCE ON ITS FEET~Safaa Abdoun Published: July 18, 2006 Daily Star Egypt.

"American singer LD Frazier turns every song into a story."

American gospel singer LD Frazier put forth an astounding performance at the American University in Cairo. After his opening numbers, Frazier turned to the audience in the Oriental Hall, saying "It’s a pleasure to be here and feel free to get up and dance, sing and sway along." With every song, Frazier told the audience a story. Through these stories, the audience got to know him better. The fast rhythm and beat of the song “I'm on My Way to Heaven and I'm So Glad the World Can't Do Me Any Harm,” really got the concert going, as the audience could no longer resist getting up, clapping and dancing.