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Danny Freyer
Described as having a classic, yet contemporary sound, the LA-based vocalist and songwriter has a swinging time with such standards as “That Old Black Magic," “Begin the Beguine,” and ”Stardust," as well as putting his own lyrics to legendary saxophonist Charlie Parker's solo on the classic composition Yardbird Suite. Freyer, a rich-timbered baritone brings his original style to song interpretations and also reveals his songwriting talents with title track “Must Be Love, or Else I’m Drunk,” and the upbeat “Tanked as a Fish, Buzzed Bombed and Blitzed.”
Ella Fitzgerald’s pianist/conductor (and accompanist to Mel Tormé, Bing Crosby, Anita O’Day, Sammy Davis Jr.), Paul T. “Scooby” Smith (1922-2013) mentored Freyer on arrangements and performance for a number of tunes on the CD.
“Freyer shows off his vocal chops to good effect on all ten cuts, impressing with his warmth, sincerity, and musicality,” says jazz critic Willard Manus.
From its bouncy Jazz standards to the New Orleans Dixieland-infused "Lean Baby," to the extended tear-jerker, "Promise Me You’ll Remember" (The Godfather III Love Theme), with its lush string arrangement and captivating sax solo to complement the singer’s intimate expression, “Must Be Love” takes listeners on a colorful musical journey.
On this album, Freyer is backed up by such stalwart musicians as Jeff Elwood on saxophone; pianist, Matt Politano; bassist, Roger Shew; trumpeter, Tony Guerrero, with background vocals by Dannielle Gaha DeAndrea as well as the albums producer, Evan Stone on drums. For more information, visit: dannyfreyer.comGear
Audience, Shure SM-525 Slyndyne 1959 model, Shure Beta58, Boze IOP, SM-47
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Danny Freyer Vocal Album Release Show At Vitellos May 15th, Los Angeles
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Preston Press
Vocalist Danny Freyer performs on May 15th at Upstairs at Vitellos in Studio City, CA, where fans of jazz vocals have the chance to discover this new voice as he celebrates his debut jazz album, Must Be Love. Jazz Singer Danny Freyer is a new voice that must be heard." —Willard Manus. Described as having a classic, yet contemporary sound, vocalist and songwriter Danny Freyer has a swinging time with such standards as “That Old Black Magic,” “Begin the Beguine” ...
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Mark Landesman, WWOZ New Orleans 90.7 FM
DANNY FREYER/Must Be Love: Where are all these male, jazz vocalists that can step up to the mic without embarrassing themselves coming from all of a sudden? With a resonant voice powering an easy swinging vibe on a load of chestnuts, Freyer is sure to be able to pack them in anywhere ears welcome vocalists
Primary Instrument
Vocals
Location
Los Angeles
Willing to teach
Beginner to advanced
Credentials/Background
Private lessions. Guitar. Vocal.
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Because of You/You Do Something To Me (Medley)
From: Danny Freyer, Live at...By Danny Freyer