Erik Friedlander

Erik Friedlander
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Background information
Born (1960-07-01) 1 July 1960 (age 62)
OriginNew York City, New York, U.S.
GenresAvant-garde jazz, classical, chamber jazz
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
Instrument(s)Cello
Years active1980s–present
LabelsBrassland
Websitewww.erikfriedlander.com
Eric Friedlander, Moers Festival, 2012

Erik Friedlander is an American cellist and composer based in New York City.

A veteran of New York City's experimental downtown scene, Friedlander has worked in many contexts, but is perhaps best known for his frequent collaborations with saxophonist John Zorn.

Friedlander grew up in a home filled with art and music: his father is photographer Lee Friedlander, noted for the cover photographs he took for Atlantic Records. His father's fondness for R&B and jazz helped shape Friedlander's taste in music. He graduated from Columbia University in 1982.

Friedlander started playing guitar at age six and added cello two years later. Apart from his work with Zorn, Friedlander has worked with Laurie Anderson, Courtney Love and Alanis Morissette, and is a member of the jazz/fusion quartet Topaz.

He created the original music for the historical documentary Kingdom of David: The Saga of the Israelites.

Discography

With John Zorn

As a member of Bar Kokhba

As a member of Masada String Trio

As sideman

With Laurie Anderson

With Cyro Baptista

With Uri Caine

With Nels Cline

With Sylvie Courvoisier

With Dave Douglas

With Mark Feldman

With Benny Golson

With Myra Melford

With Mike Patton

With Jamie Saft

With Wadada Leo Smith

With Dar Williams

Filmography


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