American drummer
Alfredo Ortiz
Also known as Fredo Ortiz Origin United States Genres punk rock , indie rock , alternative rock , experimental rock , hip hop Occupation Musician Instrument(s) Drums , Percussion , Latin Percussion , Beat Box , Guitar , Bass , Keyboard Website http://bongoloidz.com
Musical artist
Alfredo Ortiz (born September 4, 1975) is an American musician, primarily a drummer and percussionist . He toured with the Beastie Boys as their drummer and percussionist from 1996 until their final show in 2009.[ 1] [ 2] [ 3] He also appeared in their live concert film, Awesome; I Fuckin' Shot That! ,[ 4] and was featured in their Grammy Award-winning instrumental album, The Mix-Up .[ 5] Alfredo has been the drummer for other artists such as Money Mark ,[ 6] New York group Morningwood ,[ 7] Los Angeles rockers Red Exiles, and Tito & Tarantula .[ 8]
Ortiz has worked with other bands and musicians including Money Mark , Kathleen Hanna , Los Lobos , The Offspring , Yeska, Ozomatli , BS 2000 , Blackalicious , Los Villains, Tommy Guerrero , Mariachi El Bronx , Chromeo , Kelis , Sepultura , Gogol Bordello , Jack White , and Salvador Santana .[citation needed ] Ortiz appears on Tenacious D 's self titled album , released in 2001. From 2008-2010, he toured with Tito & Tarantula .[citation needed ] He has also played with former Mars Volta 's bassist Eva Gardner in her band called Lyra.[citation needed ]
Ortiz appeared in the film Along Came Polly starring Ben Stiller and Jennifer Aniston in 2004. The original music used for that scene was written by Money Mark , and Fredo contributed his percussion to the recording as well.[ 9] Ortiz's percussion, as well as a guest appearance, was featured in the 200th episode of CSI: Las Vegas , alongside Eric Bobo (Cypress Hill ) and directed by the Academy Award -winning director of The Exorcist , William Friedkin .[ 10]
In 2011, Ortiz founded his first solo project called Bongoloidz[ 11] and completed the debut Bongoloidz album in early 2014.[ 12]
In 2012 he joined the electro-funk project Maximum Hedrum with DJ/Producer Sam Spiegel and Derrick Green (of Sepultura ).[ 13]
In 2021 he joined Los Lobos , playing drums/percussion in their live band.[ 14]
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