“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-thinking 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.”