Fred Zarr

Frederick I. Zarr (born September 26, 1955) is an American musician, record producer, composer and arranger based in Brooklyn, New York. The CEO of BiZarr Music, Inc., he works alongside numerous artists, singers, songwriters, musicians, & audio engineers at his Brooklyn recording studio - “Z Studio”.

Fred Zarr
Birth nameFrederick I. Zarr
Born (1955-09-26) September 26, 1955 (age 68)
OriginBrooklyn, New York City, United States
Genres
Occupation(s)
Instrument(s)
  • keyboards
  • synthesizers
  • piano
  • drum machine
  • Bass synthesizer

Production

Among notable artists with whom Zarr has collaborated musically are: Madonna, on her self-titled début album;[1] Village People – he co-wrote their album Sex Over The Phone, Debbie Gibson on various albums and songs including "Only in My Dreams";[2] Samantha Fox;[3] Up Front;[4] Pretty Poison;[5] and Eartha Kitt's 1983 dance club hit, "Where Is My Man".[6] Zarr's music is also heard on various radio and television commercials[which?] (which air in the United States and France).

He has also worked with the following artists:[7]

Albums

YearWorkInfo
Written, co-written by Zarr
1983Planet Patrol by Planet Patrolwith John Robie and Arthur Baker
1984Break Dance Party by Break Machinewith Jacques Morali, Henri Belolo, Keith Rodgers
1986Sex Over the Phone by Village Peoplewith Bruce Vilanch, Jacques Morali and Ray Stephens
Produced, co-produced by Zarr
1987Out of the Blue by Debbie Gibson
1988I Wanna Have Some Fun by Samantha Foxtracks "Ready For This Love" and "Walking On Air"
Catch Me I'm Falling by Pretty Poisontracks "Your Eyes" and "Shine"; also keyboards
1989Electric Youth by Debbie Gibson
Sheree by Sheree Jeacockefour tracks
1990Paintings in My Mind by Tommy Page
Anything Is Possible by Debbie Gibsontrack "Stand Your Ground"; also keyboards and drum programming
Keyboards and synthesizers provided by Zarr
1983Wotupski!?! by John Benitezfour tracks
1986 Abstract Emotions by Randy Crawford
1987One from the Heart by Jocelyn Brownthree tracks
1989One Bright Day by Ziggy Marleyfour tracks

Singles

YearWorkInfo
Written, co-written by Zarr
1983"Where Is My Man" by Eartha Kittwith Jacques Morali and Bruce Vilanch; also producer and synthesizer player
1985"Cat's Eye" by Ray Stephenswith Jacques Morali and Bruce Vilanch; also producer
1987"My Only Want Is You" by Johnny Kempalso Keyboards
1988"Tell Me" by Kate Gengoalso producer
1991"99 Reasons" by Jo Beth Tayloralso producer & Keyboards
1996"Whatever You Want" by Tina Turnersingle from the album Wildest Dreams
Produced, co-produced by Zarr
1988"Extra Ordinary Love" by Regina
1989"R.O.I." by Tommy Page
1989"Take It Back" by Arthur Bakeralso synthesizer
1989"Count To Ten" by Arthur Bakeralso synthesizer
Keyboards and synthesizers provided by Zarr
1981"Out Come The Freaks" by Was (Not Was)
1982"I'll Do Anything for You" by Denroy Morgan
1983"Walking on Sunshine" by Rockers Revenge
1983"Body Work" by Hot Streakfrom Breakin’
1983"I.O.U." by Freeez
1983"Happiness Is Just Around the Bend" by Cuba Gooding, Sr.
1983"Sweet Talk" by Sheena Eastonfrom album Best Kept Secret
1985"Interview" by Carly Simonsynthesizers; from album Spoiled Girl
1985"All Hung Up" by Angela Cappelli
1986"Gotta See You Tonight" by Barbara Roy
1986"Nail It to the Wall" by Stacy Lattisaw
1986"Celebrate" by Subject
1986"Mercury Rising" by The Pointer Sisters
1987"Love Will Save The Day" by Whitney Houstonfrom album Whitney
1987"For Everything You Are" by Dionne Warwickfrom album Reservations for Two
1987"Caught In The Act" by Jocelyn Brown
1987"Don't You Want Me?" by Jody Watley
1987"Space Balls" by The Spinnersfrom Spaceballs (The Soundtrack)
1987"Who Found Who" by Jellybean featuring Elisa Fiorillo
1987"Scars of Love" by TKA
1988"Most Of All" by Jody Watley
1988"Inside Outside" by Cover Girls

Musical collaborations

References