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Back From Japan

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Photo Courtesy Of Ray Obiedo
Fred with members of The Pee Wee Ellis Assembly

Just returning from a trip to Japan  the Cotton Club Pee Wee Ellis one thing about Pee Wee always amazes me his ability to find amazing musicians to support all those different styles of playing saxophone weather it be Tenor or soprano.This trip was no different Lawrence Cottle is a beast on bass …. Mark Mondesir on drums a straight monster this is my first meeting of these gentlemen and I hope it won’t be my last Gareth Williams on keys I’ve had the pleasure of working with over the years with peewee and the still black still proud Tour. And on guitar the very smooth Oakland’ s Own Ray Obiedo…. Tearing it up for 4 nights we had a great time there as much as we did last year I’m hoping to get the Pee Wee Ellis funk assembly here in the Bay Area in the near future I’m thinking you all would really enjoy the show… The entire staff at the Cotton Club was incredible would love to go back next year that’s it for now talk to you soon…peace Gang.

Heading To Japan With Pee Wee Ellis And Other Things

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Pee Wee Ellis BannerLeaving today to perform with, The Pee Wee Ellis Funk Assembly, at the Cotton Club in TokyoJapan. Looking forward to this funk fest.  Along with Pee Wee there are some amazing players on board Mark Mondesir-drums, Laurence Cottle-bass, Gareth Williams keyboards, Ray Obiedo-Guitar.

This has been a very busy week for me and I’m lovin’ it.   Finished recording ” The question is”  for Tony Saunders upcoming new CD “The Romance Continues.  Also, recording on the CD will be Howard Hewett, Bill Champlin and my homie Tony Lindsay, along with some great instrumental tracks by Tony Saunders. I’m told there will be a CD release party possibly in October.  Thursday evening played at the Seahorse in Sausalito with Jonathan Korty and Friends.  Well I’m happy to say they now are my new friends the  band was bringin the funk for real….. I look forward to working with these gentleman in the future .

Friday night one of my old stomping grounds new George’s again with my old friend Tony Saunders  we played music from the first CD as well as the new music……on to Japan will holla at you all with updates on the trip.
Peace Fred Ross

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Calendar Update Including July Dates

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Fred With Pee Wee
Fred With Pee Wee

Calendar has been updated through the end of July. July will be exciting as I head to Japan for eight shows with Pee Wee Ellis. Also in July will be two shows with The Zazu Pitts Memorial Orchestra, two shows with the Fred Ross Project, Shows with Preston Turner, and a gig with The Dick Bright Orchestra. Check out the Calendar Tab for more info or click onto the following link http://www.fredrossproject.com/calendar/.

June Calendar Uploaded

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Just loaded new dates for the Month Of June.  Next several weeks will be very busy.  Gigs with The Fred Ross Project, Preston Turner, Vinyl, Tony Saunders & Jonathan Kort.  In early July a few shows in Japan with the one and only Pee Wee Ellis.

Check out the calendar at: http://www.fredrossproject.com/calendar/

A very special event this Sunday May 26th.  The Fred Ross Project will be at The Douglas Beach House show starts at 4:30, come on out and see us.