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Freddie Fox

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Reviewer: Scott O'Brien/"Smoothjazz.com"
FREDDIE FOX Album : Freddie Fox Label : Foxhole Records Have you noticed how many new Smooth Jazz guitar albums are out now? Take our word for it, there's a lot. New releases from most of the smooth guitar icons, plus a host of newcomers who have thrown their Fenders and Gibsons into the ring. Formidable among the new crop are the guitarists who've been paying their dues for years as sidemen and who now deserve their time in the spotlight. Which brings us to one Freddie Fox... Tennessee born, Berklee College Of Music educated, So Cal bred (at least for the past 20 years)... with impressive credentials that include tours with names you know (Atlantic Starr, Jennifer Holliday, Vesta Williams, Eric Benet, Sheila E, and his wife, Evelyn "Champagne" King) and albums from equally famous folk (Walter Beasley, Warren Hill, Curtis Stigers, Najee, Michael Lington). None of this would mean a thing, though, if Freddie's new self-titled project weren't such an outstanding freshman effort. These days it takes something special to really perk up our ears here in SmoothJazzland. And FREDDIE FOX delivered just that! Fact is, Mr. Fox gets it! He knows what works for Smooth Jazz right now. This one's a slam dunk, one fashionable track right after the other, from the lead radio hit, "From The Heart" to the reggae-tinged "Sensual" and "Johnniea's Love," to the fun retro-disco "My House" with wife Evelyn on background vocals, to the engaging ballad "Strawberry." Solid writing (every track is an FF original) + solid performances (from Freddie and his all-star guests Gerald Albright, Michael White, Ronnie Foster, Alex Al, Larry Kimpel, and, of course, wife Evelyn "Champagne" King.) = a solid album. We like Freddie's playing alot. We like FREDDIE FOX alot, and we think you will too! You can put money on this one... If this album is any indication, we bet you'll be hearing much more from Freddie Fox in the future. ~Scott O'Brien

Café Jazz Pick of the Week
by Jazzlynx.net

October 11, 2003

***Café Jazz Pick of the Week***
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My House - Freddie Fox : Out of Tullahoma, Tennessee comes Mr. Fox, who for the past eighteen years has travelled the world touring with many top artists, (including Evelyn "Champagne" King, who happens to be Mrs. Fox.) Freddie knew at an early age that music would be his life. He's been influenced by many great guitarists such as Benson and Hendrix, and has also added trumpet, keyboards, and bass guitar to his repertoire. He studied at the Berklee College of Music for four years and then later followed that up with private lessons. Definitely not lacking in musical credentials, Freddie has taken part in dozens of sessions, done TV and film work, and produces and writes music as well. Finally, finding the time to record his own solo project, Freddie's self-titled debut was released a short while ago. There's no shortage of great music on this one, but for this occasion we've chosen My House, an original composition that was also produced and arranged by Freddie himself. So it's time to get ready for Freddie, Freddie Fox that is! ***Café Jazz Pick of the Week*** CD: Freddie Fox Label: Foxhole Records Site: http://www.freddiefox.com/

Reviewer: WVAS Radio/ Eugenia Ricks
Eugenia Ricks at WVAS in Montgomery, AL! Freddie Fox is one of the best new comers I think this year...I have added him...Thanks