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"WICKED"… GARY FRITZ

Gary Fritz (Pisces), born in New York City, was blessed by fate to be raised in a musical environment. Born from the union of a dancer / model and a drummer / percussionist, Gary was exposed to a wide variety of cultural flavors and musical styles at an early age. At 5 years old he began to study piano and performed his first recital at age 6. Placed in a music class in the 4th grade, Gary has pursued his love for music ever since. His public school studies have included training in Trumpet, French horn, Percussion, and Voice. In private study he also pursued Electric Bass, Drums, Congas, Latin & Ethnic Percussion, and Electronic Percussion.
In 1974, while studying music at Lincoln University, PA, Gary decided to pursue a professional musical career. Since that time he has performed a wide variety of musical styles and flavors including folk, pop, rock, rap, rhythm & blues, jazz, fusion, world beat, spoken word, big band, orchestra, and gospel. His talents have been featured in dance classes, dance companies, and on TV, cable, video & film soundtracks. He has also toured internationally since 1991.
Along with leading his own band, 7th Heaven, Gary's performance credits include some of the industry's top talents: George Benson, Alex Bugnon, The Black Rock Coalition Orchestra, The Brand New Heavies, Rev. James Cleveland, Charles Earland, Roberta Flack, Onaje Allan Gumbs, Ralph MacDonald, Vernon Reid, and The Winans just to name a few…

Recording credits & Discography:

“The Prince’s Groove” – Prince V Records, 2008 – Vince Seneri
“Love Album” – Havavision Records, 2008 - Heidi
“Funky Pieces Of Silver” (The Horace Silver Songbook) – HighNote Records, 2007 – Compilation – Various Artists
“Sides Of Love” – Waka Works Music, 2007 – Tony Waka & Friends
"Come Hell Or High Water" - Wondershak Records, 2007 - Lisa Bodner
"Funky Organ - B3 Jazz Grooves" - High Note Records, 2007 - Compilation - Various Artists
"Sack Full Of Dreams" - Showplace Records, 2007 - Onaje Allan Gumbs
"Shifting Sands" - Savant Records, 2006 - Bob DeVos
"The Rooftop" (A Live Shot) - Germ Recordings, 2006 - Compilation - Various Artists
"Street Talk" - SenFul Records, 2005 - Vince Seneri
"Past, Present, Future" - Naturebeat Music, 2004 - Didjworks
"Mighty Burner: The Best of His Highnote Recordings" - High Note Records, 2004 - Charles Earland
"Playing For Change" (Documentary Film) - Playing For Change LLC, 2003
"Return To Form" (Live at the Blue Note) - Half Note Records, 2003 - Onaje Allen Gumbs
"Jazz With Gentle Rhythms" - High Note Records, 2003 - Compilation - Various Artists
"If Only For One Night" - High Note Records, 2002 - Charles Earland
"Swampbytche!" - Madame Venus Records - 2002 - Swampbytche
"That Lonely Feeling Called The Blues" - High Note Records, 2000 - Compilation - Various Artists
"Jazz For A Summer Night" - High Note Records, 2000 - Compilation - Various Artists
"Hearts Journey" - Orchard Records, 2000 - Jerry Peel
"The I.A.R. Projects - 25th Edition" - Wicked Productions, 2000 - "WICKED"… Gary Fritz & Friends
"Believe in Yourself" - Yellorange Records, 1999 - SoulSwitch featuring Meli'sa Morgan
"Venus" - Madame Venus Records, 1999 - Venus
"Mecca Bodega Live!" - Mecca Bodega Productions, 1999 - Mecca Bodega
"Cookin' with the Mighty Burner" - High Note Records, 1999 - Charles Earland
"Harp with Soul" - Karen Strauss Productions, 1999 - Karen Strauss
"Slammin' & Jammin'" - Savant Records, 1998 - Charles Earland
"The Adventures of Wicked"… - Wicked Productions, 1998 - "WICKED"… Gary Fritz
"Hymns" - LaFace Records, 1998 - Corey Glover
"Listen" - Producer for CD project, 1997 - Rhythms of Aqua * features the song "A Place To Belong" -
• 'Best Vocal / Instrumental Work' - winner - BMI 1998 1st Annual John Lennon Scholarship Award
"B -3 in Organ Jazz" - Muse Records, 1997 - Various Artists
"The City" - ABC / TV soap opera, Angie & Jacob wedding episode, 1996 - Under the Son Gospel Choir
"Subplay" (Subway Musicians of New York) - As Is Entertainment, 1996 - Didjworks
"Land Rover" - TV commercial, Land Rover, 1995 - Didjworks / Mecca Bodega
"Shard" - Trilogy Records, 1995 - The Name
"Ready 'n Able" - Muse Records, 1995 - Charles Earland
"Reunion" - VideoArts Music, 1995 - Ralph MacDonald
"Didjworks: Grand Central Live" - Nature Beat Music, 1995 - Didjworks
"Roberta" - Atlantic Records, 1994 - Roberta Flack
• nominated for the 1994 Grammy Awards
"Bay State" - cable soap opera soundtrack: musician & composer for episodes 1-6, 1992 - BUTV series
• winner of the 1992 EMMA Award for Best Overall Production / Featured on MTV
"New World Beat" - BellaDia Records, 1991 - Bangaroo
"Elizabeth Straton" - DBA Maxworks, 1990 - Elizabeth Straton
"Let's Take A Walk" - One Love Records, 1989 - Bangaroo
"Use Me" - Garden State Records, 1988 - Garden State Community Choir
"Save The Children" - GTS Records, 1988 - People United To Save Our Children Mass Choir
• nominated for the 1988 Dove Awards
Website:
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At 12:12am on November 1, 2009, Timestar Nation Products said…
Hey Gary (Wicked), I haven't talked to you since IMOD in 1976. Looks like you took a pause from the 'power bass' to concentrate on your 'family gift' the drum. We (my wife MiMi and I) were in New York in May for our daughter's graduation from film school, but I couldn't find a number for you. I'm still singing and writing, mostly Gospel now, but I released a CD in 2007 that had a song that I wrote with you and Squeakie. Sad to say he passed in 1990. I'll tell you more: call me (724) 891-8215 or e-mail me: joby1@rocketmail.com. We have a hot new group, Re-Konception! that I think you'd enjoy. Check out our website at www.rekonception.com. Send me a mailing address and I'll ship you some of my/our music. Keep up the great work-I really enjoyed the music on your page. Is that your son on the conga?

Looking forward to hearing from you,
Joby (Joe Brown from Pittsburgh)
At 10:09am on September 9, 2008, DENNIS C. BLACK said…
GOOD TO SEE YOU OUT THERE KEEP BANGING WITH GODS HELP
At 10:19am on August 25, 2008, Creation Drum Company said…
Gary
Come to our open House. I see you are local so stop by.

We are Creation Drum Company. We are having an Open House
on October 1st.

This is a chance for local drummers and press to get to sit down and try our custom kits and get "The Story of Creation". It will be a fun event and a great setting to try our kits.

October 1st. 4:00 -9:00 PM
Jam Studios
86 Lackawanna Ave, Suite 221
W. Paterson, NJ 07424
973-256-3936
www.jamrecordingstudios.com

Thanks
Greg Abrom
myspace.com/creationdrumcompany
www. creationdrums.com.
At 1:26pm on June 29, 2008, Wally Gator Watson said…
Hey Fritz, missed you on the last Onaje hit. Neal Clark filled the gap, but I missed you just the same. Hope all is well. Till the next one, on the one.
Gator
At 7:18pm on February 15, 2008, Phil Young said…
yo dud what's up this is just a reminder that i would not trade your friendship for nothing in the world. big up to you and uncile buggs
At 11:24pm on February 2, 2008, jared holliday said…
hey Gary Fritz

I play congas also.
If you could give me tips every now and then

THanks jared Holliday
At 10:25am on January 26, 2008, PHATFOOT Drum & Keyboard Harness said…
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At 12:50pm on January 25, 2008, Warren Benbow said…
Hey Gary,
Good to see you. It has been a while. We should get together sometime.
Peace,
Wb
At 11:58am on January 25, 2008, Vince Ector said…
Wow!! That picture brings back a lot of great memories man...I Miss that cat...We need to stay in touch this year my brother,

Vince
At 9:29pm on January 24, 2008, Alphonse Mouzon said…
Hi Gary,

Thanks for the kind words/ Great funky dance grooves man! I will add you for sure!

Keep Groovin',
Alphonse

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