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Freddie Washington

Years ago, Freddie Washington was a young upstart trying to make a name for himself in the music business. With luck, great timing, and a wealth of talent, he was recommended to replace a bass player who was leaving Herbie Hancock’s band. During his audition, Freddie played with such authority and passion that he got the job. He had unleashed a raw power that impressed Hancock and jump-started his career. He continued to tour with Hancock for several years andappeared on several hit albums by the jazz artist,including “Feet Don’t Fail Me Now,” “Mister Hands” and “Monster.” That was just the beginning for Freddie

Donald Fagen: An Essential Top 10 Albums

by Peter Jones
October 9, 2022

Actually, the whole notion of a Donald Fagen Top Ten is tricky. Artists like Chet Baker made well over a hundred albums, whereas in half a century Fagen has only released 13 official studio albums, whether with Steely Dan or under his own name, along with a handful of live sets. The process of selecting the ...

Rick Braun Feels Like Getting Up And Dancing

May 29, 2014

Chart-topping trumpeter returns July 8 with “Can You Feel It,” his first contemporary jazz album in five years; “Get Up and Dance” starts the party at radio Sherman Oaks, CA: It’s been five years since trumpeter-flugelhorn player Rick Braun released an album full of the funky R&B contemporary jazz grooves that made him one of the ...

Freddie Washington to Open Black Rep Concert Series on Sunday, January 29

January 25, 2012

Saxophonist Freddie Washington (pictured) and his group will be the first performers for a Sunday night concert series being presented by the Black Rep. Washington will kick off the series at 7:00 p.m. this Sunday, January 29 at the Grandel Theater. A mainstay on the local jazz scene from the 1960s through the mid-2000s, Washington recently ...

Nu-Art Series Announces Concerts Featuring "The Music of Bluiett," Freddie Washington

November 30, 2011

The Nu-Art Series has announced two concerts in December: Saxophonist and composer Hamiet Bluiett (pictured) will direct a performance of his music by the East St. Louis Senior High School music department, including the woodwind ensemble, percussion ensemble, jazz orchestra and combo, at 3:00 p.m. this Saturday, December 3. Saxophonist Freddie Washington will perform with his ...

In The Moment

By Freddie Washington

Label: Unknown label
Released: 2009

When You Get Right Down to It, Freddie Washington is "Truly Captivating" (Soul Tracks) on 'In the Moment'

October 29, 2009

“Beloved" Bassist Master of “The Groove's Logic" (NY Times) On Tour With Steely Dan Now Bassist “Ready" Freddie Washington, a veteran of hundreds of sessions and shows with some of the world's best-known musicians, whose debut album 'In The Moment' is out now, got a little help from his friends on standout track 'When You Get ...

Legendary Bassist "Ready" Freddie Washington Finds His "Moment" on Debut Release

August 18, 2009

The legendary bassist Freddie Washington has played on sessions or on tour with a “dazzling" (AllMusic) list of notables, including Herbie Hancock, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Elton John and Leonard Cohen, and is now touring worldwide with Steely Dan. But he's never released a solo record - until now. On his long-awaited debut In The Moment ...