Biography
Wildcookie is an acid jazz duo composed of Freddie Cruger (also known as Red Astaire) and Anthony Mills. Freddie Cruger is a DJ and music producer who has been active in the music industry for decades, releasing music on his own label, Homegrown Records, and touring extensively as a DJ worldwide. Anthony Mills is a versatile musician with an extensive career spanning over 12 years in professional music, during which he has toured with Harry Belafonte's All-Star Band and recorded with numerous acclaimed artists including Krs-One, Amy Winehouse, Leela James, Maxi Priest, Dead Prez, and Sly Dunbar. The duo released their debut 12" on Homegrown Records, which became extremely rare, and subsequently released the "Drugs EP" that received support from BBC Radio 1 DJ Gilles Peterson. Their debut album, 'Cookie Dough', was released on Tru Thoughts on February 21st, 2007, featuring the lead track "Heroine" from the EP. The project represents a collaboration between two experienced musicians bringing together Cruger's production expertise and Mills' extensive vocal and songwriting experience to create their distinctive acid jazz sound.
Fun Facts
- Anthony Mills has written over 1,000 songs throughout his career and recorded well over 100 studio and live albums.
- Wildcookie's debut 12" on Homegrown Records became extremely rare, making it a sought-after collector's item in the acid jazz community.
- Anthony Mills has provided lead vocals for two other musical duos in addition to Wildcookie: Super Viral Brothers and XXLARGEMILLS.
Members
- Freddie Cruger
- Anthony Mills
Musical Connections
Key Collaborators
- Gilles Peterson - BBC Radio 1 DJ who provided support and airplay for Wildcookie's "Drugs EP" (Drugs EP)
- Tru Thoughts Records - Record label that released Wildcookie's debut album 'Cookie Dough' (Cookie Dough album)
External Links
References
Heard on WWOZ
Wildcookie has been played 1 time on WWOZ 90.7 FM, New Orleans' jazz and heritage station.