Bad Freddie is a groove-forward music collective shaped by the studio brilliance of Steely Dan, Toto, and Michael McDonald. Calling themselves “disciples” of that golden era, they channel the spirit of the late 1970s and early 1980s with slick horn lines, soulful keys, and airtight rhythm sections. With a rotating cast of collaborators, they shape a sound that’s rooted in classic craftsmanship but driven by a modern creative edge.
Band
Brad Cobb, bass
Dave Karasony, drums
JP Mourao, gtr
Harlan Hodges, keys
Wesley Sumpter, perc
Alvin Chea, vocals
Lily Forte, vocals
Marc Gilfry, vocals (Cucamonga Boom)
Carin Gilfry, vocals (Paris, Benedicti)
Strings
Tereza Stanislav, vln
Tammy Hatwan, vln
Natalie Leggett, vln
Josefina Vergara, vln
Mark Robertson, vln
Helen Nightengale,vln
Robert Brophy, vla
Andrew Duckles, vla
Jake Braun, cello
Ross Gasworth, cello)
Horns
Rob Schaer, trumpet
Wayne Bergeron, trumpet
Roy Wiegand, solo trumpet
Alex Iles, trombone
Sal Lozano, saxophone
Jack Landhardt, bari saxophone
Produced by Frederick Vogler
Composer & Lyricist: Frederick Vogler
Benedicti composers: Frederick Vogler, Takashi Kawai
Strings + horns arranged by Harlan Hodges
“The Professor” horn arrangement by Rob Schaer
Mixed by Frederick Vogler
Mastered by Scott Sedillo
Recorded @ Odark30 January 22-24, 2025
Engineer: Francesco Perlangeli
Recorded @ Hollywood Scoring
Engineer: Adam Michalak
Noah Gladstone, co-owner
Timothy Loo, contractor
June 17, 2025
June 22, 2025
Special Thanks: Marcia, Beno, Brad, Harlan, Rob, Scott, Lena, Mattie, Marc, Lily, Francesco,
Sergey, Tim, Angela, Roy
