Upcoming Performances
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Thu, May. 15th
- Harvest Gallery and Wine Bar
- Dennis, MA
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Fri, May. 16th
- Agro Dolce
- Brewster, MA
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Sat, May. 17th
- Agro Dolce
- Brewster, MA
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Thu, May. 22nd
- Harvest Gallery and Wine Bar
- Dennis, MA
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Fri, May. 23rd
- Agro Dolce
- Brewster, MA
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| Acclaimed
for his pianistic style, harmonic depth and originality, 7-string
(now 8-string) master Fred Fried is among the best of today's modern jazz guitarists. |
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Fred with his new Stephan Connor 8-string
Photo by Mrstsphoto.com
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“Whether it concerns single
notes or chords, Fred Fried's sensitive, spacious, modern phrasing,
which judiciously incorporates virtuosic displays, sets him leagues
apart from other players who haven't yet learned that guitarists should
take a breath now and then.”
-- Jim Ferguson, Jazz Times
"He
(Fried) has a powerful musical vision, that is not easily satisfied.
Also he doesn't sound like any other major guitarist's follower."
-- Robert R. Calder remarks in All About Jazz,
"Fred Fried is a gifted guitarist and composer. He plays with a
soft, subtle, and complex touch that takes full advantage of his
skilled, emotive compositions."
-- Franz A. Matzner, in his preface to an interview with Fred in All About Jazz
“Another
guitarist I admire is Fred Fried. He has created an astonishing and
unique approach to solo playing, and raised the standard of 7-string
playing. Lots of guitarists say they listen to piano players. Fred
really sounds like he has."
-- guitarist Paul Hintz, interview in Just Jazz Guitar
"Fundamentally
concerned with exploring the emotive potential of the guitar, Fried's
music is extremely personal and spiritually open. This leaves the
listener with the feeling that Fried has not only shared something of
great value to himself, but has offered it to the listener in order
that they may also explore the music's varied resonance. Fried never dictates. He beckons."
-- Franz A. Matzner, All About Jazz
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Check out Fred's videos!: Days of Wine
and Roses, The
7 String Guitar, Playing Finger
Style, Bill Evans and The Guitar;
or listen to excerpts from Fred Fried's new
CD, The Wisdom of Notes.
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