Listen to the two interviews above by Sid Holmes speaking with Fred who was the horn arranger and sax player for the multi-Grammy award winning band Blood, Sweat & Tears... the first horn-based rock/jazz band.
Sid says, “Many people don’t know that BS&T’s 1968, self-titled second album produced a trio of Billboard Top 40 hits, and won Album of the Year Grammy honors in 1969 - besting The Beatles’ Abbey Road in the process.”
"This interview was outstanding. I was probably most influenced by this band and Fred’s arrangements than any other. I know I borrow the concepts he mentions in this about certain arranging components (subconsciously). He is a true hero, to me. Huge influence. Thanks for sharing this post and interview. Great stuff." —Brad Wilcox, Trumpet/Arranger
