Cellist Erik Friedlander is a composer, an improviser, and a veteran of NYC's Downtown scene.

He has released over 20 cds as a leader and has composed music for ads, dance works, documentaries and most recently completed the score for the feature film

Friedlander started studying music at an early age, beginning at age 5 with guitar and then at age 8, cello lessons. He grew up in a house filled with music as his father, a photographer and an avid music lover, made countless mixtapes. Erik's desire to actively participate in the swirl of music styles he grew accustom to hearing led him to find new ways to play the cello.

“Mr. Friedlander, an ingenious cellist who makes an art of soulful rusticity.” says Nate Chinen of The New York Times.