Oct 15, 2018
My guest today is Addison Frei, a darn good ping pong player and
tennis player... oh and yes a gifted pianist, composer, and music
producer. Enrolled in Julliard’s Post Graduate Ensemble, Addison
has traveled internationally as a Jazz Ambassador for Duke
Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, Louis Armstrong, Dave Brubeck, and
Benny Goodman.
Addison’s family members are scientists and mathematicians, which
inspires him to celebrate intellectual progress in society. What
Addison relishes about his free-lance musician path is that there
is nothing mundane about it. He is continually learning all kinds
of music for different situations every day, every week, every
month!
Addison appreciates the inter-generational, international,
inter-genre aspects of being a musician. He honors musicians who
act as elders and mentors, who keep oral tradition alive and
thriving - it’s a legacy he’s proud to participate in. Addison
reflects on the artist role in society, daring to be at the
forefront of social justice causes - noting jazz in the 50s,
protest songs of the 60s. I am impressed with Addison’s individual
and collective investment in being a conscientious musician who
cares deeply about current events.
Addison's band will be playing at National Sawdust in Brooklyn on November 10th at
9pm.
Come here this gifted musician and inspiring human in his element!
Enjoy the podcast!
Links:
AddisonFrei.com
YouTube Videos:
Addison Frei Trio - No
Defense (Album EPK)
Addison Frei - Future
Speak
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Records:
Intentions (2014)
Transit (2016)
No Defense (2018)
Future Speak (2017)
Amp
Trio
Tahira
Clayton