Fred Lipsius - Blood Sweat & Tears Saxophonist. 3 Grammys. 9 Gold Albums. Arranged "Spinning Wheel", "Hi-De-Ho", "You Made Me So Very Happy"!
Episode Notes
Fred Lipsius was the extraordinary saxophonist and arranger for Blood Sweat & Tears. He’s a 3x Grammy winner with 9 Gold records. He arranged “Spinning Wheel”, “Hi-De-Ho” and “You Made Me So Very Happy”, three of BS&T’s biggest hits. And he’s performed with artists like Simon & Garfunkel, Janis Joplin, Thelonious Monk and many more. And he’s got a new album out called Facets Of Love.
My featured song is “Miles Behind” from my “lost” 1994 debut album of the same name. Spotify link.
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“MILES BEHIND”, Robert’s first album, was recorded in 1994 but was “lost” for the last 30 years. It’s now been released for streaming. Featuring Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears), Anton Fig (The David Letterman Show), Al Foster (Miles Davis), Tim Ries (The Rolling Stones), Jon Lucien and many more.
Called “Hip, Tight and Edgy!”
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‘THE SINGLES PROJECT” is Robert’s new EP, featuring five of his new songs. The songs speak to the ups and downs of life. From the blissful, joyous “Saturday Morning” to the darker commentary of “Like Never Before” and “The Ship”. “This is Robert at his most vulnerable” (Pop Icon Magazine)
Reviews:
“Amazing!” (Top Buzz Magazine)
“Magical…A Sonic Tour De Force!” (IndiePulse Music)
“Fabulously Enticing!” (Pop Icon Magazine)
“A Home Run!” (Hollywood Digest)
Listener Reviews:
Saturday Morning:
”A neat and simply happy song!”
”It’s so cute and fun. It’s describing a world I wish I lived in every day!”
Like Never Before:
”Great message!”
”Great song, very perceptive lyrics!”
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“IT’S ALIVE!” is Robert’s latest Project Grand Slam album. Featuring 13 of the band’s Greatest Hits performed “live” at festivals in Pennsylvania and Serbia.
Reviews:
"An instant classic!" (Melody Maker)
"Amazing record...Another win for the one and only Robert Miller!" (Hollywood Digest)
"Close to perfect!" (Pop Icon)
"A Masterpiece!" (Big Celebrity Buzz)
"Sterling effort!" (Indie Pulse)
"Another fusion wonder for Project Grand Slam!" (MobYorkCity)
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Click here for song videos
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Audio production:
Jimmy Ravenscroft
Kymera Films
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