Frederick I. Zarr (born September 26, 1955) is an American musician,

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, composer and

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based in

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. The CEO of BiZarr Music, Inc., he works alongside numerous artists, singers, songwriters, musicians, & audio engineers at his Brooklyn recording studio - “Z Studio”.

Production

Among notable artists with whom Zarr has collaborated musically are: Madonna, on her self-titled début album;

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– he co-wrote their album ''Sex Over The Phone'',

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on various albums and songs including " Only in My Dreams"; Samantha Fox; Up Front; Pretty Poison; and Eartha Kitt's 1983 dance club hit, " Where Is My Man". Zarr's music is also heard on various radio and television commercials (which air in the United States and France). He has also worked with the following artists:

Albums

Singles

Musical collaborations

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* Richard Perry * Reggie Lucas * Kashif * Arthur Baker * Jellybean * Madonna *

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* Shep Pettibone * John Luongo * Mark Kamins *

Johnny Kemp Jonathan "Johnny" Kemp (August 2, 1959 – April 16, 2015) was a Bahamian singer, songwriter, and record producer. He began his career as a songwriter in late 1979 and is perhaps best known for his solo work, including his single " Just Got Pai ...

* Stew Lane and the Untouchables * Tina B * Steve Thompson * M & M Productions *

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* Taylor Dayne * Jacques Morali *

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* Four Tops *

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* Sheree Jeacocke *

Brenda K. Starr Brenda Joy Kaplan (born October 14, 1966), known by her stage name Brenda K. Starr, is an American singer and songwriter. She is well known originally in R&B, dance and pop but now mostly in salsa-based music. She is also well known for her 198 ...

('' Beat Street'') *

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* Ben E. King *

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* Eddie Money *

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* Evelyn King * Tee Scott * Tom Moulton * Bert Reid * Raymond Reid

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Zarr, Fred Living people American Hi-NRG musicians American dance musicians American rhythm and blues keyboardists American boogie musicians American electro musicians American garage house musicians 1955 births