An album filled with beautiful smooth jazz songs, accented with a taste of funk and fusion.

10 MP3 Songs in this album (43:43) !
Related styles: JAZZ: Smooth Jazz, URBAN/R&B: Funk

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When you hear the name: J.T. Fredrick! You will immediately think Talented, Gifted, and Love, with a soulful and charismatic Groove! Born in Dayton,Ohio John T. Fedrick , grew up in a neighborhood thriving with musical talent. My parents were instrumental in cultivating my interest in music, particularly giving credits to my step-dad, Mr. Willie âSkeeterâ Morgan with connecting me to jazz at an early age. He was an outstanding drummer that performed, and was affiliated with many major artists such as: Little Milton, The Reid Brothers, The Ohio Players, The Ohio Hustlers, and Smoke, Heat, and Fire, just to name a few. As a youth I would attend various rehearsals with my Step-Dad to watch and learn how professional musicians performed. I started my musical career playing the bongos in the 5th grade with a group called âThe Sensationsâ. At that time Mark Woods, the drummer in the group had just gotten a brand new drum set for Christmas, who went on to become the lead singer for the group âLakeside.â "The Sensations" won 1st place in our debut outing in our school talent show, playing the song âTramp.â Some of my neighborhood friends were: Mark Woods, Will and Thomas Shelby, Steve Shockley, Norman and Vincent Beavers, and Marvin Craig, all of âLakeside.â Steve Arrington (Slave), Sam and Cedell Carter of (The Hall of Fame), Mike Hinton and Rodger Parker of (Phazo, âRiding Highâ ), Steve Neil, world renown bass player,(Yuseef Lateef, Pharoh Sanders, New Birth and Afro Blue), Rodger Troutman and Zapp, The Ohio Players, (Sugar, Diamond, Chet, and Nooks), The Ohio Hustlers,(Skip âlittle axeâ McDonald, Otha Stokes, Huncie and Boobie Cochran), Floyd Whitherspoon and Hakeem Stokes of the current vocal group âTouch.â In the 8th grade After listening to King Curtis' version of Stevie Wonderâs song, âI Was Made To Love Herâ, I decided that I wanted to be a saxophonist. I also listened extensively to Maceo Parker of James Brown, Earth, Wind and Fire, Motown, Stax Records, Chicago, War, Mandril, and Tower of Power. I received my first sax lessons from Satch Satchell of the Ohio Players and Otha Stokes. I received my most memorable sax lessons from saxophonist Mr. Chuck Wade. He would always stress the need to be able to read music and understand as much theory as possible. By my 10th grade year I was in one of Dayton, Ohioâs premiere show bands called The Soul Experience. The pianist and lead singer of the group was Keith Harrison who went on to become a Grammy award winner of âThe Dazz Band,â for his song, âLet It Whip.â I graduated high school and went off to the United States Air Force and served my country for nine years. During this period I listened and studied music instead of performing. After leaving the Air Force I started college at Central State University, majoring in music education, with extensive studies in âjazz studies.â Central State University had world class instructors as faculty members. One of my jazz band instructors was the legendary Gene âbootyâ Woods, who was one of Duke Ellingtonâs premiere trombonists for a number of years. Once he told me, âI reminded him of the legendary saxophonist Ben Webster the way that I played, which was a tremendous compliment and confidence booster coming from âbootyâ Woods, who had performed with and seen phenomenal players from all over the world. During this period I met and played briefly with the late âWhoâs Who of Jazz Legends vibraphonist, Johnny Lytle. I graduated from Central State University with honors. After college I began teaching in the largest charter school system in the world.(The Edison Project) I taught K-thru 8th grade for six years. I attended various clinics of the legendary children songwriter Carmino Ravosa. My spirituality and family are the most important areas of my life. It is only because of Godâs grace and the support of my wonderful wife Janet that I am able to share my gift of music with the world. I have had the pleasure of playing on shows with artist like Eddie Kendrick, The Dramatics, The Ebonyâs, The Temprees, and The Sylvers. Recently the Saxophonist for National recording artist Deron Bell, J.T. also shared the stage with many well-known artists including Oleta Adams, Alex Bugnon, Kirk Whalum, Boney James, Walter Beasley, The Manhattans, The Stylistics, Phil Perry, Howard Hewitt, Pieces of a Dream, and Tom Braxton. J.T. is also a member of The American Federation of Musicians Union. My soon to be released first CD entitled: âJust Give Me the Grooveâ has elements of smooth Jazz, Latin, R&B, Funk, and inspirational music incorporated in it. This CD was recorded with the assistance of my musical partner and brother in Christ, Mr. James Wafer, a brilliant pianist, arranger, composer, Musical Director, and producer. We plan on making wonderful music for many years to come. A Very âSpecialâ Thank you to my Best Friend and Cousin, Mr. Robert (Bobby) Owens. Your encouragement and education will be always be remembered! To the wonderful Vocalists that I had the pleasure of working with on my project: Ms. Tess Blackmond-THE VOICE, Vincent Stroud and Ms. Octavia Clay. âLife is a journey of twists and turns, ups and downs, success and short comings. Traveling over lifeâs roads are all learning experiences, that shape and mold us into whom we are. Never stress over lifeâs twists and turns, always keep God at the forefront of your life, and a song in your heart, and say: âJust Give Me the Grooveâ. You will enter JTâs world and take on a journey filled with inspiration, excitement and loveâ Booking information: Contact-J Welch-513-693-1946-jtsaxgroove@gmail.com I edited my profile with Thomas