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Telling Stories
Fred's most recent offering is a collection of original tunes composed by Fred over the last 20 years. Playing both saxophone and piano, Fred is joined by guitarist Gene Bertoncini and bassist Michael Moore. |
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Cayman Blue |
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Jobim |
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Infinite Vistas |
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Winter Samba |
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Elegy |
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Prayer for Peace |
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"My desire to tell some of my story through music brought about this CD. Telling Stories is a collection of tunes that I composed over the past twenty years. Each composition
has an inspiration - quite often a person, situation or location - and a story. Taken together, the compositions provide a window into who I am. It is my hope that the thoughts and emotions at the root of each tune will resonate within
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" It’s obvious from the first track, the affable “Cayman Blues,” that Haas is a talented composer who writes from the heart; he’s also thoroughly accomplished on both instruments, playing with
subtlety and taste."
- Dr. Judith Schlesinger in All About Jazz
"We loved it, loved it, loved it!"
"Sultry, subtle, sexy and even a little sarcastic - 20 CDs of this kind of music and I'd be in absolute heaven! Do you have any idea how much pleasure your music gives?"
"...expressed a range of emotions. Prayer for Peace was particularly moving."
"It ranks as my favorite work of Fred's so far."
"It's so good that all I needed was a candle and a glass of wine and I'd be in heaven!
"We loved it, loved it, loved it!"
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Live at Indian Hill Music
with The Paul Broadnax Quintet |
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Blues With A Twist |
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In A Mellow Tone |
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Body And Soul |
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After You've Gone |
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Enjoy tunes like Baubles, Bangles and Beads, House is Not a Home, Strike Up the Band (plus seven more).
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Interplay
A saxophone and guitar duo featuring internationally renowned guitarist Gene Bertoncini. |
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Samantha's Blues |
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Embraceable You |
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Autumn |
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"Bertoncini and Haas swing without restraint, and their harmonic insights into both the standards and Haas' elegant original tunes reward careful listening
and judicious use of that little button that makes the CD player repeat and repeat again. It's hard to imagine how it could fail to be a hit wherever jazz is spoken." (Bill Craig - Valley News). |
Enjoy tunes like Tangerine, I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Embraceable You and Estate (plus five more).
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Strike Up The Band
is a collaboration with pianist and vocalist Paul Broadnax and his trio. It was released in 1999 and features Paul's vocals on tunes like Yes Sir, That's My Baby, Falling In Love Is Wonderful, and Sophisticated Lady.
Fred's saxophone is highlighted on a solo version of Ellington's In A Sentimental Mood; and the quartet swings like crazy on Strike Up The Band, Moten Swing, and Dwike And Willie. |
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Strike Up The Band |
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Falling in Love is Wonderful |
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Dwike And Willie |
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I Thought About You
is a duo with pianist Bob Hallahan. Favorite ballads and mood tunes like My One And Only Love, Body And Soul, Lover Man, You Don't Know What Love Is, and I Thought About You are featured. Perfect for deep listening or
quiet background ambience. Very soothing! A favorite of both jazz lovers and folks who are new to jazz. This one makes a fabulous gift for someone you love. Valentine's Day is coming! |
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Theme For Ernie |
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Sail Away |
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Very Early |
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"Haas and Hallahan have found a balance and communion with one another, as is evidenced by their easy dialogue on this recording. Both performers give of their emotions
freely, imbuing each note with tender meaning. The interpretations are so relaxed and open that each tune becomes a personal conversation, like listening to yourself breathe." (Anneke Toomey - Green
Mountain Jazz Messenger) |
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Friends
with The Paul Broadnax Quintet |
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Sometimes I'm Happy |
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Until I Met You |
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