Fred Walker (SAXY JAZZ)
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A native of St. Louis, Mo. Fred has been waiting for just the right time to jump onto the recording scene with his flavor of "Adult Contemporary Jazz". He has been playing around St. Louis for a lot of years... Paying his dues, (so to speak.) His Career started many, many years ago as a snot nosed kid at St. Leos' grade school (1950) where he was given an opportunity to take lessons at the old Ludwig Music House in downtown St. Louis. He chose the saxophone.
He was introduced to jazz by his Uncle Eddie who was always listening to the Old Cats. Moody, Miles, Dizzy, Byrd, Rollins, Stitt and so on. Fred fell in love with Stan Getz, the Dave Brubeck/ Paul Desmond collaboration and the so-called West Coast Jazz sounds of Chet Baker, Gerry Mulligan and others of that time. Freds stylings however, are influenced by GIANTS in the field, including: David Newman, Grover Washington Jr., Maceo Parker, Wilton Felder, Cannonball Adderly, Gene Jughead Ammons, and many others too numerous to mention.
Fred played bugle for a while with local drum and bugle corps and after graduation from high school, was disciplined in the U. S. Marine Corps base bands during the early 60s.
When Fred is not doing the SAXY JAZZ thing he works with the Mystic Voyage Band, playing wedding receptions, private parties, and at some local clubs throughout the area.
FRED WALKER has become somewhat of a one-man army. With the success of his first effort Blues In A Red Dress, Fred stays on the front line with his second CD, Ten Plus.
Fred has the impressive ability to blend traditional and contemporary jazz styles simultaneously attracting a youthful following without alienating older jazz aficionados who yearn for the sounds of a Grover or Cannonball.
Now Fred, along with his STAR CITY PRODUCTION COMPANY, present SAXY JAZZ a solo project that incorporates Fred playing along with background tracks; that were produced in his own STAR CITY/ST. LOUIS recording studio.
Fred is available for DJ duties as well as performing concerts or for birthday, retirement, graduation, pool and other type parties and celebrations.A native of St. Louis, Mo. Fred has been waiting for just the right time to jump onto the recording scene with his flavor of "Adult Contemporary Jazz". He has been playing around St. Louis for a lot of years... Paying his dues, (so to speak.) His Career started many, many years ago as a snot nosed kid at St. Leos' grade school (1950) where he was given an opportunity to take lessons at the old Ludwig Music House in downtown St. Louis. He chose the saxophone.
He was introduced to jazz by his Uncle Eddie who was always listening to the Old Cats. Moody, Miles, Dizzy, Byrd, Rollins, Stitt and so on. Fred fell in love with Stan Getz, the Dave Brubeck/ Paul Desmond collaboration and the so-called West Coast Jazz sounds of Chet Baker, Gerry Mulligan and others of that time. Freds stylings however, are influenced by GIANTS in the field, including: David Newman, Grover Washington Jr., Maceo Parker, Wilton Felder, Cannonball Adderly, Gene Jughead Ammons, and many others too numerous to mention.
Fred played bugle for a while with local drum and bugle corps and after graduation from high school, was disciplined in the U. S. Marine Corps base bands during the early 60s.
When Fred is not doing the SAXY JAZZ thing he works with the Mystic Voyage Band, playing wedding receptions, private parties, and at some local clubs throughout the area.
FRED WALKER has become somewhat of a one-man army. With the success of his first effort Blues In A Red Dress, Fred stays on the front line with his second CD, Ten Plus.
Fred has the impressive ability to blend traditional and contemporary jazz styles simultaneously attracting a youthful following without alienating older jazz aficionados who yearn for the sounds of a Grover or Cannonball.
On the accompanying CDs you will hear Freds SAXY JAZZ. We hope youll find pleasure with his satiny smooth soprano work as well as his mellow alto pronouncements. You will hear some smooth jazz favorites as well as new pop jazz selections and then a healthy dose of Freds original works
Now Fred, along with his STAR CITY PRODUCTION COMPANY, present SAXY JAZZ a solo project that incorporates Fred playing along with background tracks; many of which were produced in his own STAR CITY recording studio.
Fred is available for DJ duties as well as performing concerts or for birthday, retirement, graduation, pool and other type parties and celebrations.Band/artist history
Born in 1942
graduated from elementary school in 1956
graduated from high school 1960
joined Marine Corps 1960
discharged from Marine Corps 1966 (honorable)
living life to the fullestHave you performed in front of an audience?yes. As "SAXY JAZZ" I play mostly private gigs and with the Mystic Voyage band I do some clubs
Your musical influences
Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Ben Webster, Stan Getz, David Sanbourn, Grover Washington, Jr. Paul Desmond, Oliver Lake, John Norment, Dave Koz and oh so many more.What equipment do you use?
Lexicon, Omega interface, Yamaha Portable Grand (DGX-305) Pro-Tracks plus software, Behringer truth studio monitors, Behinger B-2 pro studio mic, LA Sax soprano and alto saxophonesGreat slap bass and very nice saxophone.
Saxy,funky and smoothAll comments (2)
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Just checked out your tunes, very nice work. You have a very heavy Grover Washington influence in your sound. Smooth! Peace, JP