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Freddie Ravel

The dawn of the new millennium has seen a ravenous cultural appetite develop for all things Latin, from the success of pop artists like Christina Aguilera, Marc Anthony and Carlos Santana to an unprecedented interest in Latin jazz. Listeners eager for more of the real deal will be pleased to discover the multi-cultural excitement of Freddie Ravel. His fiery and sensual self-titled GRP debut recording draws upon his lifelong passions for jazz and R&B, his diverse heritage and his intense spirituality.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Ravel began his musical education at age 7, studied at Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo, California, and later jazz and classical composition at Cal State Northridge graduating with honors. He was soon established as a top session players cited by The Hollywood Reporter as "one of L. A.’s truly great keyboardists."

Contemporary jazz audiences are best aware of the composer/keyboardist from his two popular previous recordings, 1991’s Midnight Passion and 1996’s Sol to Soul–enduring favorites at the NAC radio format where they still receive recurrent airplay. R&B fans worldwide know him from his recordings and performances with Earth, Wind and Fire in the mid-’90s. Ravel was also featured on Al Jarreau’s GRP release Tomorrow Today, co-writing and the Latin-flavored title track and touring with the legendary singer to all corners of the globe.

Freddie with Verdeen White, Maurice White and Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind and Fire; and Kathy Lee Gifford.

His work on the motion picture Evita included appearing with Madonna and a featured piano solo on the pop diva’s popular house remix of "Don’t Cry For Me Argentina." Ravel’s all-star resumé also includes his work with Quincy Jones, Sergio Mendes, Tony Bennett, Bobby McFerrin, and countless others.

"Music is so profound that I consider it to be the very fabric of the universe. It is amazing that simple variations of pitch, frequency, and chordal structures can have such a profound universal power-If I’ve played music that brings people joy, I think I’ve done my job."

Exploring his previous recordings, his orchestral works, and especially the engaging and vibrant music of his eponymous #1 GRP/Universal release- it’s clear that Freddie Ravel has indeed done his job, and then some.

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