

All 17 original compositions were recorded live, with no over-dubbing. A true testimony to musical integrity and tradition, this is the corner where Blues meets Jazz. Destined to set a new standard in the world of Blues and early R&B!
Personal note on " Hold My Mule"
These recordings were an accumulated effort, completed over a two year time period. All the tracks were recorded live, with no over-dubbing whatsoever. Most of the compositions are first takes, never to be duplicated again. These musical friends are a living testimony to their high-caliber skill levels, both individually and as a collaborative group. The artistic love, mutual respect and musical integrity that became evident throughout this project was due, in large part to the passion of my gifted friend Bharath Rajakumar's creative and forward thinking.
It is my hope that you will enjoy the magic as much as we did." - Fred Kaplan


Fred is currently continuing to record and tour worldwide, both as a solo pianist and as a supportive side man and producer for many of the world's top Blues artists today.
Discography
Goin' Surfin'
movie, 1974
Hollywood Fats Band "Rock This House" PBR Records
album, 1979
Sharky's Machine (with Burt Reynolds)
movie, 1981
Double Dealin' (with William Clarke and Junior Watson)
album, 1983
The Early Years (with William Clarke)
album, 1984
Tip of the Top (with William Clarke)
album, 1987
Extra Napkins Volume 1 (with James Harman)
album, 1988
With the William Clarke Band (with Smokey Wilson)
album, 1990
Serious Intentions (with William Clarke)
album, 1992
Hollywood Fats Band "Rock This House" Black Top Records
album, 1993
Groove Time (with William Clarke)
album, 1994
Long Overdue (with Junior Watson)
album, 1994
There's a Song in There (with Mark Dufresne)
album, 1994
Black & White (with James Harman / James Harman Band)
album, 1995
Two Hands One Heart (with Kid Ramos)
album, 1995
Working Girl Blues (with Phillip Walker)
album, 1995
Hard Way (with William Clarke)
album, 1996
Signifyin' (with Richard Innes and Larry Taylor)
album, 1997
Completely Blue (with Robert Lucas)
album, 1997
Mr. Blake's Blues (with Al Blake)
album, 1997
My Blues (with Kim Wilson)
album, 1997
Too Small to Dance (with Big Rhythm Combo)
album, 1997
Now That You're Gome (with William Clarke)
album, 1998
Deluxe Edition (with William Clarke)
album, 1999
I'm Here & I'm Gone (with Kirk Fletcher)
album, 1999
One Little Word (with Freddie Brooks)
album, 1999
Hollywood Fats Band "Rock This House" AIM Records (Australia)
album, 2000
I Can Tell (with Junior Valentine)
album, 2000
Mo' Na'kins, Please (with James Harman)
album, 2000
West Coast House Party (with Kid Ramos)
album, 2000
World Wide Wood (with Lynwood Slim)
album, 2000
BB and The Blues Shacks (Germany)
album, 2001
Complete 1978 Studio Recordings, Hollywood Fats Band (Crosscut Records, Germany)
album, 2001
Dr. Blake's Majic Soul Elixer (with Al Blake)
album, 2002
20th Century Masters - The Christmas Collection: Blue Christmas
album, 2003
Established A Long Time Ago (with The Hollywood Blue Flames)
album, 2004
Pop-X Majic Soul Elixer (with Al Blake)
album, 2004
Soul Sanctuary (with Hollywood Blue Flames)
album, 2005
Lost & Found (with John Long)
album, 2006
Master of the Game (with Steve Edmonson / Jackie Payne)
album, 2006
Road to Rio (Hollywood Blue Flames)
album, 2006
Time Brings About a Change... A Floyd Dixon Celebration (with Floyd Dixon)
album and movie, 2006
Wake Up and Worry (with Mitch Kashmar)
album, 2006
Going Back Home (with Phillip Walker)
album, 2007
Lowdown Feelin' (with Mannish Boys)
album, 2008
Comin' Back Hard (with Bobby Jones)
album, 2009
Triage (solo piano)
album 2009
Shake for Me (with Mannish Boys)
album, 2010
Can't You Hear Me Calling? (with William Clarke)
album, 2011
The Rum Diary (with Johnny Depp)
movie, 2011
Best Of Three (with Bharath Rajakumar, Junior Watson)
album, 2011
Double Dynamite (with Mannish Boys)
album, 2012