ALAN FERBER
Genres: Progressive Big Band, Post Bop, Third Stream • United States

Alan Ferber is known internationally as a jazz trombonist, composer and bandleader. For the last three years, he has been recognized as one of the leading trombonists of his generation in Down Beat magazine’s International Critics’ Poll and Readers’ Poll. He has released five albums as a bandleader, all of which blur traditional boundaries through an intriguing mix of influences. The Wall Street Journal affectionately describes his music as “somehow both old school and cutting edge”. Alan’s 2010 release, Chamber Songs, on Sunnyside Records features his nonet and string orchestra. According to WNYC, the album creates an “instantly transcendent musical experience that floats effortlessly and beautifully between jazz and classical music” and was named one of the best CDs of the year in Down Beat Magazine. Alan’s newest project, March Sublime, features stunning new music for big band and will be released in the summer of 2013. Alan’s music draws read more...