Frederick is a nationally recognized vocalist, percussionist, and songwriter with over 37 years of performance experience. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Frederick began singing and playing music instruments at the age of ten. Inspired by percussionist like Tito Puente, Sheila E, Ron Powell and other Latin and African percussionist this prompted him to purchase his first set of LP Congas and Bongos. Frederick considers himself a fineness percussionist because he get to dance, sing, do his signature spin to just having fun playing his toys, as he refers to them.Frederick has established himself as an all around entertainer for any occasion. His voice drips with soul on both originals and covers. He creates Latin percussions that are intricately woven with passion and vitality, and his connection to the music is deeply expressive, exuberant and rich. Frederick also has a stage presence that brings excitement to any function. He is a veteran of stage and comfortable in the spotlight, singing his favorite tunes from George Benson, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Frank Sinatra, and Johnny Mathis, To Louis Armstrong.Frederick has played in some of Cleveland’s hottest jazz clubs, opened and performed with such world-renown acts as “Kim Sax man Waters, Cleveland’s own Horns & Things, Forecast and Moments Notice, to name a few. To add to his credits, Frederick has performed with some of Ohio’s premier wedding and society bands, such as Eugene Ross & Company, Night Bridge, Art Newman Company Orchestra, Dennis Samsa & Night Breeze. Working with these organizations afforded Frederick the opportunity to perform in all aspects of the music business when ever possible.Media:
Vibe Magazine, (1999 Love Songs Of All Time) "One Hit Wonder"
Billboard Magazine (1985 Recommended) "Intimate duet is one of this week's chart entries based out of Ohio"
All Music Guide
Soul Walking-United Kingdom
