Ed Alstrom
BIO: Ed Alstrom grew up in and still lives in New Jersey. Started playing organ (the family Hammond M-3) at age 5, guitar and bass as a teenager. Attended Westminster Choir College in Princeton, NJ to become a church musician, escaped with a B.M. in Organ Performance despite playing in lounges nearly every night, and then took many hard lefts into every other type of music.
HIGHLIGHTS: Alstrom has performed with Bette Midler, Chuck Berry, Leonard Bernstein, Herbie Hancock, Eddie Fisher, Odetta, Dion, Larry Coryell, Blood Sweat and Tears, Darlene Love, Ronnie Spector, Lou Rawls, Zubin Mehta, Donald Fagan, John Sebastian, Hubert Sumlin, Uncle Floyd, Peter Noone, Levon Helm, Al Kooper, Stanley Jordan, Eddie Brigati, Steven Van Zandt, Ben E. King, Rick Derringer, Melanie, Jimmy Vivino, and many other notables. His Broadway experience includes a stint as Interim Associate Conductor on 'Hairspray', where he subbed the Key 2 chair regularly.
Alstrom realized a childhood dream in 2004 when he was asked to be the weekend (Sat/Sun) Organist at YANKEE STADIUM, where he fills the seat at the mighty Hammond Elegante formerly occupied by the great Eddie Layton. He continues that gig to this day. And he is now … a bluesman!
PROMOTION: Blind Raccoon, Memphis, TN - 901.268.6065 - info@blindraccoon.com
ALBUM RELEASE: “FLEE THOUGH NONE PURSUE” was released on January 13, 2025.
https://lnk.to/FleeThoughNonePursue
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_l_NY6hwulkcFzLmpM5bZI9As8iSyE6w8g
AND THEY’RE SAYING:
When I choose to feature an album, I listen to the entire thing in headphones, examining production along with art. After 35 years on radio, it's still a joy. But much more so when it's a release like Ed Alstrom’s, loaded with surprising content and very individualistic tendencies in a genre drowning in imitation. I hope Ed Alstrom's work gets the attention it deserves. It has secured mine.- Dave Gallagher, Talkin' the Blues with Microwave Dave, WLRH FM / WJAB FM / WUTC FM
With Flee Though None Pursue, Ed Alstrom has created a magical lyrical journey crafted with lively, imaginative storytelling that draws you in with his word wizardry and carries you along on his instrumental genius. You are hereby invited along for the joyous ride. - Jim White, Blues Roadhouse
With "Flee Though None Pursue" the lively, imaginative lyrical wizardry of Ed Alstrom is on full display. His instrumental prowess is remarkable.Totally and thankfully ,unpredictable and untethered, Ed just plays the music. Filled with more than enough heart and soul, alongside eighteen masterful tracks, an excellent effort that is wildly entertaining. Ed Alstrom is, simply, extraordinary. If you're looking for a great time - start right here! - John Muller - Blue Notes and Conversations
CONTACTS: www.edalstrom.com
edalstrom@aol.com
973.722.5423
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