Fred
General Info
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Genre: Fusion / Jazz / Rock
Location victoria, Victoria, AU
Profile Views: 1930
Last Login: 12/31/2011
Member Since 6/13/2010
Website www.delucmusic.com
Record Label indie
Type of Label Unsigned
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Bio
FRED LEDUC (DELUC) BIOGRAPHY Fred began playing Guitar during his teenage years, he attended the Northern Metropolitan College of Tafe and completed the 2 year Advanced Certificate in Jazz Performance. During this time, Fred was involved in the recording of an album with the Progressive Rock band named 'Vaudeville'. This album proved extremely popular landing him contracts throughout Asia and parts of Europe. Fred continued on to complete further study, attending La Trobe University studying the Bachelor of Music Degree based on classical influences, which he successfully completed in 1998. Soon after, Fred decided to record and release a solo Instrumental CD. This CD was in the style of Progressive Jazz-Rock Fusion under the name 'DELUC'. The debut CD was called 'DELUC 8TH WONDER'. Fred distributed and promoted the CD through varied channels, he negotiated terms with numerous record labels worldwide. Fred has exposed his music 'Deluc' throughout Asia, Europe, England, Russia and also the USA to name a few. During these projects, Fred was also employed by the Northern Metropolitan College of Tafe, as a Sound Engineer. Fred began teaching Guitar in 1995 at various music schools and continued this for 6 years. Performance is a big part of what he does. With this Fred has had the experience to tour different parts of the world on 5 star cruises and city's of Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore. Taiwan straight back home to Sydney, Queensland, Adelaide and the Casino's throughout Tasmania. After completing his Bachelor of Music, Fred worked with three other musicians to record and release another CD, this one in the style of Adult Contemporary Pop Rock (e.g.. Sting, Seal etc.) The band went by the name of 'MICO' which the CD was self titled. Fred was responsible for composing a large portion of the material and was the producer of the 'Mico' project. Today, Fred has released another CD for his own act 'DELUC'. This time, using the influences of a nylon acoustic guitar and the styles of Latin, R&B, Funk and Flamenco also using textures of percussive loops, voice, saxophone and orchestrated string lines. The CD is called 'WHEN TWO WORLDS MEET'. The first CD '8th Wonder' has created a wave of positive feed back opening the way for this latest release. 'When Two Worlds Meet' has only been released, early 2001 and has had a great response to date. He then release Missing Motions and know the new release of the deluc catalogue It is what It Is. Fred had the pleasure to acquire an endorsement and support from 2 great companies 'Lab Systems' amplifiers, and Taka mine guitars (Pro Music Australia)Whilst undertaking all this Fred still makes time to be interviewed by Metal Shock Magazine as a Guitar player. He was one of the featured Guitarists in this globally distributed magazine. Fred has composed, recorded, performed and produced a release for another act by the name of ArcticBand. A four-piece rock band with all the ingredients of international success. Arctic has released the CD start of 2002 and already great response, performing in venues like the Hard rock Cafe supporting Cancer appeal functions and original music nights, Arctic has/is performing in rural Australian Festivals. Fred gathered the support of many companies that believed in the product and the person behind the product. From airplay and live interview with Melbourne radio station 3PBS on Deluc 8th Wonder to airplay, distribution and promotion in countries from France, Mexico, Russia, Italy and different parts of the USA and Asia on all the CD's released by Fred Leduc (DELUC). Fred's ambition is to leave a mark on the world by way of music. By working hard and always having the goal to compose and record. To release fresh, new material and to grow as a Professional Musician using the influences around him. Check out the official web site of leduc for the entire catalogue. -
Members
Fred Leduc - guitar, sax, keys, bass, vocals, Gino Saracino- drums, Anthony Scaffidi - drums, Paul Cengia - drums, Kate leduc - vocals, Andy Watson - bass, Glen Blair - sax, Bob Vineir - trumpet, Evripides Evripidou - bass, Phil Turcio - keys. -
Influences
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Sounds Like
Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Dream theatre, al dimiola, Utmar Lambert and elements of jazz fusion,
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3 Songs | Jun 13, 2010
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