OUR STORY
COLLABorations
Stef Burns. Few guitarists in the world can paint with sound the way Stef Burns does. From Oakland, California, he has graced the stages of legends like Sheila E., Y&T, Alice Cooper, Huey Lewis & The News, and Vasco Rossi, leaving an unmistakable mark with his melodic touch and expressive phrasing.
On Frederike Music’s “In The Silence of The Stars”, Stef’s performance is pure magic. His guitar lines breathe emotion, carrying both power and fragility, weaving melody and dynamics into a voice that speaks straight to the heart. We are deeply grateful for his contribution — for the way he gave our song wings, and for the rare gift of having an artist of such international stature bring its emotion to life.
Bobby Jacobs, songwriter and producer, grew up in a musical family and rose to prominence as the bass player of the legendary band Focus (2002–2016), contributing not only as a bassist but also as a composer and producer on albums such as Focus 8, Focus X and Golden Oldies. His deep knowledge combined with a natural feel for jazz, funk, rock and soul makes him an essential force in any musical setting. With outstanding live appearances on international tours, he continues to share his warm and distinctive sound with audiences worldwide. As part of the live band of FREDERIKE MUSIC, Bobby brings powerful yet melodic playing that drives the music with energy and soul.
Damian (Dami) Corlazzoli is a Belgian guitarist and composer. As a guitarist, he has played with Spring, Made in Belgium, Postman, Giovanca, Brave Men Run, Cleymans & Van Geel, Mannen Op De Baan, and Belle Perez. Dami is the guitarist of the FREDERIKE MUSIC live band. On studio recordings, he features on Welcome To My World and Hold On.
Ferdi Lancee is founding artist (guitarist and singer) of pop-jazz band Gare du Nord together with Barend Fransen. The album Sex 'n Jazz became the best-selling Dutch jazz album ever. Juan and Ferdi know each other from a collaboration with 80ies pop group The Backlot (Laura Fygi and Rowan Moore) With FREDERIKE MUSIC Ferdi features in: ‘Love was so nice’ (guitar)
Fabio Valdemarin is an Italian pianist, multi-instrumentalist, arranger and composer. Among many projects Fabio performs in the Stef Burns Group and with Fiorella Mannoia. Juan met Fabio while touring with the Stef Burns Group in Italy. Back in the Netherlands Juan asked Fabio to participate in few recording projects. With FREDERIKE MUSIC Fabio features in: ‘Gathering My New Life’ (keys and bass-guitar)
Jos Kamps iis a session bass player with a great taste for melodic bass lines. He has toured and performed around the world with many popular artists such as Blaudzun, Rowwen Hèze, Eric Steckel (USA) and many more. His recording feature with FREDERIKE MUSIC can be heard on the song Strolling.
Arnold van Dongen, Dutch guitarist, is well known for his musical interpretation of songs and broad skills on both acoustic and electric guitar. He has played with Ilse DeLange, Lois Lane, Trijntje Oosterhuis and Marco Borsato. His guest features with FREDERIKE MUSIC can be heard on songs such as World at Your Feet, Strolling, Freckles and A Thousand Smiles.
Rolf Delfos is a master artist on saxophone: soloist, composer, arranger and bandleader. He has played with The Houdini's, The Auratones, Artvark Saxophone Quartet, The Jazzinvaders, Cubop City Big Band, the Lewinsky Quartet and Licks & Brains. Rolf has composed many outstanding jazz pieces for his own groups and the ensembles he directs. His performance with FREDERIKE MUSIC can be heard on the song Freckles.
Natalie Hanssen is a freelance cartoonist and writer. She has a very divers range of subjects and ways of expression, varying from free work for papers and magazines to helping others express themselves. Her friendship with Frederike started with a passion for singing. As a beginning songwriter, she wrote the lyrics to three songs on the upcoming album. More are to follow. The challenge? To try catch Frederike’s feelings in words, with her music as a guidance.