DESCRIPTION:
Freddie Miranda Jr has performed in his native Puerto Rico as one of the first call percussionists in studio recordings with producers such as Bobby Valentín, Lito Peña, Cucco Peña, Luis Perico Ortiz and Humberto Ramírez. He has performed with the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra, The Puerto Rico State Band, as well as in different operas and zarzuelas. Freddie has also toured and performed with artists such as Bobby Valentín, Luís "Perico" Ortiz, Jerry Rivera, Gilberto Santarosa, Ray Barreto, Juan Gabriel, Olga Tañón, José Feliciano and the "Humberto Ramírez Jazz Project." He has also shared the stage the with percussion greats such as Eddie Palmieri, Orlando Cotto, Ralph Irizarri, Giovanni Hidalgo, Ruben Blades, Dave Samuels, Orestes Vilató, Ray Barretto, Alex Acuña, and Carlos "Patato" Valdés (RIP). He has recorded and collaborated numerous of Salsa and Latin Jazz recordings, many which have become signature hits for various artists. Among these recordings is "Bobby Valentin Vuelve a la Carcel, 25 Aniversario"; a live recording/DVD that feature all time greats such as: Ruben Blades, Cheo Feliciano, Giovanni Hidalgo, Charlie Aponte, Papo Lucca and many more. This recording in particular has been cataloged as one of the top selling salsa records of all times.

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