Freddy DeBoe is a musician; saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist. Born and raised in Milwaukee, WI, he developed a talent and interest in music at an early age in the inner-city creative arts programs at the Elm Creative Arts School and the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music from teachers and mentors Berkeley Fudge, Mark Davis, and his older brother, Berklee Alumni Jack DeBoe.

Freddy also went on to study at Berklee College of Music under the leadership of such great saxophonists as: Walter Beasley, George Garzone, Dino Govoni, and Frank Tiberi (of Woody Herman's big band). He also had the opportunity to play with many visiting artists such as: Fred Wesley of the James Brown Horns, George Porter of the Meters, Raheem DeVaughn, the Last Poets, and Donte Winslow. 

Freddy has settled in Brooklyn, New York since 2010, where he continues to apply his musical skills in various settings, including work with Cochemea Gastelum (of the Dap-Kings, Antibalas, Soulive, Greyboy Allstars,), Kaleta + Zozo Afrobeat (formerly Fela Kuti's guitar player), and songtress Deva Mahal (daughter of Taj Mahal). He also took part in a series of on-going concerts called Dig Deeper, showcasing the music & talent of many unforgotten soul singers from across the country, such as Syl Johnson, Marva Whitney, Archie Bell, Irma Thomas, Howard Tate, Maxine Brown, and many more legends of soul music.   

In the winter of 2011, on the 10th anniversary of the independent Brooklyn label Daptone Records, Freddy was introduced to Sharon Jones and began working with her & the DapKings at the beginning of 2012 as a substitute horn player. This lead to many more doors opening for Freddy, including backing the Impressions with members of the DapKings, honoring Curtis Mayfield at the Lincoln Center with plethora of mainstream artists (Aloe Blacc, Bilal, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Inyang Bassey, Kyp Malone and Tunde Adebimpe of TV on the Radio, Mavis Staples, Meshell Ndegeocello, The Roots, Ryan Montbleau, Sinéad O’Connor and William Bell). Also a grand performance at the Kennedy Center for First Lady Michelle Obama of Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On album in full with the DapKings and the National Symphony Orchestra, along with a set of Marvin & Tammi Terrell’s music featuring John Legend and Miss Sharon Jones.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZYJJhNE-i8

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA007623AB0002932

On September 25th, 2017, saxophonist Freddy DeBoe was featured in an article in his hometown’s newspaper, The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, paying tribute to the late great Charles Bradley who passed away just then from liver cancer, and whom he performed with around the world for five years leading to his untimely death. He stated in this article that Charles and he shared a love for the music of Motown soul legend Jr. Walker and the Allstars, and that Charles motivated Freddy to continue the constant pursuit of becoming a great musician and fulfilling his dreams. Since Charles’ passing, Freddy has continued to stay in demand and has dedicated his time to playing soulful saxophone. He began leading his own band of instrumental musicians to play his original music, encompassing his influences & making everyone feel good no matter what you like. When he’s not gigging all over NYC, he’s splitting his time touring worldwide with Daptone artist Lee Fields, as well as the James Hunter Six.  There’s nothing else he’d rather be doing but playing great music for everyone to enjoy.

https://www.jsonline.com/story/entertainment/music/2017/09/25/milwaukee-sax-player-treasured-time-tour-soul-man-charles-bradley/700133001/