Drummer, Composer and Producer Daniel Freedman was born and raised in New York City. He studied with master musicians such as Max Roach, Billy Higgins and Changuito. as well as in Africa, Cuba and the Middle East. He has performed all over the world and recorded with artists such as Sting, Wynton Marsalis and Me'shell N'degeocello. As a composer and producer at Wicked Music, he has written and produced many spots for television.