“Alan Ferber joins the new resurgence of talented young trombonists with vision and leadership.” (Mark F. Turner, All About Jazz) Since moving to Brooklyn in 1999, Ferber (a Northern California native) has built a solid reputation both as a forward-looking improviser and composer. It didn’t take him long to catch the attention of renowned eight-string guitarist, Charlie Hunter. In 2001, Hunter asked him to join his Quintet with whom Ferber toured with for a year. Upon returning to NYC, Alan has rapidly become one of the city’s most highly demanded sidemen. He played lead trombone in the U.S. premiere of the “Sweet Ruby Suite” with Kenny Wheeler and his Large Ensemble. He has performed extended engagements with the Lee Konitz Nonet, Don Byron’s Large Ensemble, the Benny Wallace Nonet, and the John Hollenbeck Big Band in clubs ranging from The Village Vanguard, the Blue Note, Birdland, and Iridium. In addition, his compositions and arrangements have received awards from ASCAP and CAPA.

Alan Ferber has two recordings as a leader. His most recent release on Fresh Sound New Talent (Alan Ferber Nonet, “Scenes From An Exit Row”) has been described as “extremely uplifting, enlightening, and just plain gorgeous” by All About Jazz New York and graced many “Best new releases of 2005” lists. Featuring nine of New York City’s most in-demand young players, Ferber’s music brings out the strongest qualities of each band member and truly reflects the strength, energy and creativity of the city’s current jazz scene. After playing regularly for six months at Smalls Jazz Club in Greenwich Village, the Alan Ferber Nonet went into the studio to record a follow-up record for Fresh Sound New Talent. Due for release in the winter of 2007, the CD will be called “The Compass.”

In addition to his own projects and sideman work, Alan Ferber maintains a full schedule as one of NYC’s busiest freelance trombonists. He has performed extensively with artists as diverse as Nancy Sinatra, Dr Dre, Diana Krall, They Might Be Giants, Harry Connick Jr, Michael Buble, Paul Anka, the Extension Ensemble, and Broadway shows including The Producers, Fosse, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, and The Chorus Line. He has been widely recorded on commercial jingles and movie soundtracks and has appeared on TV shows including Late Night with David Letterman, the Tonight Show, The View, Beverly Hills 90210, and Good Morning America.

As a teacher, Alan Ferber has been professor in residence at the Gremio das Musicas Jazz Workshop in Portugal, the Bar Harbor Brass Week, the Lafayette Summer Music Workshop, the Maine Jazz Camp, and the Guimaraes Jazz Festival. His desire to integrate all of his varied musical experiences into one, unique voice keeps him inspired as he becomes increasingly rooted in the NY music scene.