Alan Freedman
New York Guitarist/Songwriter AKA “The Gator”
NEW CD Releases!
Now available on all major music platforms—or purchase directly (below)!
Two NEW collections of all-original, compelling story-songs from a veteran NYC rocker.
The songs outline a point of view and philosophy with diverse subject matter such as relationships, social-crisis issues, and a cast of characters drawn from life’s experience.
The CD packages include full lyrics for each song.
Both albums showcase a cross-section of today’s musical styles (alternative rock n roll, Latin, blues, world, folk).
Recorded at Freedacres and Big Twig Studios in Western Sullivan County, NY, and in NYC.
© 2024 Freedacres Music. BMI
“There’s a man of many chapters
Whose life’s an open book
It’s there for all to see
If you take a closer look.”
(Man of Many Chapters)
“Got her red shoes on, and
Caught deep in a trance
There’s an aroma of exotic perfume—
With romance in the air
You gotta strut your stuff and be tough,
Roll back those tables And chairs—
‘cause Baby’s gone mambo”
A musical expression and social commentary about our volatile political landscape.
“We need a leader, And not a fiasco—
To save our country, To keep its soul”
“Protect the Constitution” is available on YouTube and is accompanied by a full video.
© 2020 Freedacres Music
“There’s a man of many chapters
Whose life’s an open book
It’s there for all to see
If you take a closer look.”
(Man of Many Chapters)
“Got her red shoes on, and
Caught deep in a trance
There’s an aroma of exotic perfume—
With romance in the air
You gotta strut your stuff and be tough,
Roll back those tables And chairs—
‘cause Baby’s gone mambo”
A musical expression and social commentary about our volatile political landscape.
“We need a leader, And not a fiasco—
To save our country, To keep its soul”
“Protect the Constitution” is available on YouTube and is accompanied by a full video.
© 2020 Freedacres Music
Preview Tracks
from Freedom Bleed
1. Protect the Constitution | 0:46 | |
2. Man of Many Chapters | 1:20 |
Preview Tracks
from Baby’s Gone Mambo
1. Baby’s Gone Mambo | 0:48 | |
2. Wild Wooly Woman | 0:41 |
Preview Tracks
from Freedom Bleed
1. Protect the Constitution | 0:46 | |
2. Man of Many Chapters | 1:20 |
Preview Tracks
from Baby’s Gone Mambo
1. Baby’s Gone Mambo | 0:48 | |
2. Wild Wooly Woman | 0:41 |
Also available: Eco-Evolution addressing climate change
The solo debut of guitarist/songwriter, Alan Freedman explores a range of topics: Eco-Evolution, the title track, brings attention to the crucial subject of climate change and global warming in the world today; Back There in My Mind offers a special tribute to longtime idol, John Lennon; and They R Reggae Music toasts the pioneer stars of the reggae world.
Unique song-writing style, poetic lyrics, stinging guitar riffs, and catchy melodies—classic alternative rock and reggae from New York’s own journeyman.
Recorded at Freedacres and Big Twig Studios. Freedacres Music. BMI
Enjoy!
Featuring Back There in My Mind (Song for John Lennon)
Guitarist Alan Freedman reflects on the music rock scene in Greenwich Village and makes a special tribute to John Lennon.
Preview Tracks
from Eco-Evolution
1. Back There in My Mind (Song for John Lennon) | 5:10 | |
2. Fajardo | 6:41 | |
3. Keep On Where I’m Goin’ | 4:57 | |
4. Summer’s Luv Affair | 4:44 | |
5. Life’s for U | 5:01 | |
6. The New Age Blues | 5:06 | |
7. They R Reggae Music | 5:15 | |
8. ECO-Evolution | 8:18 | |
9. You Play with My Feelings | 5:46 | |
10. The One That Got Away | 4:31 |
Also available: Eco-Evolution addressing climate change
The solo debut of guitarist/songwriter, Alan Freedman explores a range of topics: Eco-Evolution, the title track, brings attention to the crucial subject of climate change and global warming in the world today; Back There in My Mind offers a special tribute to longtime idol, John Lennon; and They R Reggae Music toasts the pioneer stars of the reggae world.
Unique song-writing style, poetic lyrics, stinging guitar riffs, and catchy melodies—classic alternative rock and reggae from New York’s own journeyman.
Recorded at Freedacres and Big Twig Studios. Freedacres Music. BMI
Enjoy!
Featuring Back There in My Mind (Song for John Lennon)
Guitarist Alan Freedman reflects on the music rock scene in Greenwich Village and makes a special tribute to John Lennon.
Preview Tracks
from Eco-Evolution
1. Back There in My Mind (Song for John Lennon) | 5:10 | |
2. Fajardo | 6:41 | |
3. Keep On Where I’m Goin’ | 4:57 | |
4. Summer’s Luv Affair | 4:44 | |
5. Life’s for U | 5:01 | |
6. The New Age Blues | 5:06 | |
7. They R Reggae Music | 5:15 | |
8. ECO-Evolution | 8:18 | |
9. You Play with My Feelings | 5:46 | |
10. The One That Got Away | 4:31 |
Purchase Options
Purchase Options
$20.00 for each CD! Shipping included.
Available for sale digitally on Amazon, Apple iTunes, Google Play.
Listed on popular music streaming platforms like Spotify. And watch the video on YouTube.
To purchase any CD package directly, including the full lyrics, send a check and your mailing info to:
Freedacres Music
PO Box 45
Kenoza Lake, NY 12750
$20.00 for each CD! Shipping included.
Available for sale digitally on Amazon, Apple iTunes, Google Play.
Listed on popular music streaming platforms like Spotify. And watch the video on YouTube.
To purchase any CD package directly, including the full lyrics, send a check and your mailing info to:
Freedacres Music
PO Box 45
Kenoza Lake, NY 12750
Photos courtesy of Ed Watkins. Click on thumbnails for larger images.
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About Alan Freedman
Alan Freedman, aka “The Gator”, is a veteran NYC rock musician. He hails from Hastings-on-Hudson, a stone’s throw from New York’s downtown music scene. His affinity for folk-rock-reggae-rhythm & blues has been consistent throughout his career.
During studies at Mannes College of Music, Alan began developing his own style and songwriting skills. He emerged on the 60s music scene of Greenwich Village’s underground, forming different garage bands and projects that became part of the circuit. By the late 60s, he was accompanying many artists, both established and on the rise: Tim Hardin, Garland Jeffreys, Big Jae Mason, Adam Stewart Miller, and Bev Grant. He played an historic Bob Dylan event at the Bitter End with Dylan, Bob Newirth, and Patti Smith when Dylan was forming “Rolling Thunder”. Musical credits include opening as a duo with Lynn Kellogg for the Gordon Lightfoot (1977) “Southeast Sundown” Tour and an appearance on Steve Forbert’s 1979 album “Jack Rabbit Slim” on Complications. He worked with bluesman Larry Johnson and with the legendary Jamaican drummer Winston Grennan.
In a 50-year musical relationship as longtime guitarist for Garland Jeffreys (“Ghost Writer”) Alan has arranged, toured nationally and internationally, and appeared on a dozen albums. The two opened shows for Lou Reed’s “Walk on the Wild Side” Tour and, on the scene as reggae exploded, they rode the reggae wave, stepping out to open for Jimmy Cliff and Toots and the Maytals.
In 2003, Garland and Alan were part of Martin Scorsese’s documentary film series, “The Blues” which aired on PBS. Their segment, The Soul of a Man, was directed by Wim Wenders (Buena Vista Social Club, Paris, Texas, etc). and explored the musical career of blues musician Skip James.
Alan’s writing includes the original music soundtrack for the film, Shadow Catcher by T.C. McCluhan—an award-winning film on the work of photographer Edward S. Curtis who documented the early twentieth century Native Americans—recording and producing the track on guitar with Jeremy Steig on flute and Chip White on drums.
2018 marked the release of Alan’s first solo CD, “Eco-Evolution”, a message-oriented album that advocates for human rights and environmental action.
2023 brought the release of the gem “American Boy & Girl Unplugged”, a duo with Garland Jeffreys on 13 vintage chestnut songs and available on Spotify. ©2023 Luna Park Records
The 2024-25 album “Freedom Bleed” is an observation and exposé of timely, critical issues in our country. “Baby’s Gone Mambo” displays Alan’s songwriting versatility and love of good old rock n’ roll.
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About Alan Freedman
Alan Freedman, aka “The Gator”, is a veteran NYC rock musician. He hails from Hastings-on-Hudson, a stone’s throw from New York’s downtown music scene. His affinity for folk-rock-reggae-rhythm & blues has been consistent throughout his career.
During studies at Mannes College of Music, Alan began developing his own style and songwriting skills. He emerged on the 60s music scene of Greenwich Village’s underground, forming different garage bands and projects that became part of the circuit. By the late 60s, he was accompanying many artists, both established and on the rise: Tim Hardin, Garland Jeffreys, Big Jae Mason, Adam Stewart Miller, and Bev Grant. He played an historic Bob Dylan event at the Bitter End with Dylan, Bob Newirth, and Patti Smith when Dylan was forming “Rolling Thunder”. Musical credits include opening as a duo with Lynn Kellogg for the Gordon Lightfoot (1977) “Southeast Sundown” Tour and an appearance on Steve Forbert’s 1979 album “Jack Rabbit Slim” on Complications. He worked with bluesman Larry Johnson and with the legendary Jamaican drummer Winston Grennan.
In a 50-year musical relationship as longtime guitarist for Garland Jeffreys (“Ghost Writer”) Alan has arranged, toured nationally and internationally, and appeared on a dozen albums. The two opened shows for Lou Reed’s “Walk on the Wild Side” Tour and, on the scene as reggae exploded, they rode the reggae wave, stepping out to open for Jimmy Cliff and Toots and the Maytals.
In 2003, Garland and Alan were part of Martin Scorsese’s documentary film series, “The Blues” which aired on PBS. Their segment, The Soul of a Man, was directed by Wim Wenders (Buena Vista Social Club, Paris, Texas, etc). and explored the musical career of blues musician Skip James.
Alan’s writing includes the original music soundtrack for the film, Shadow Catcher by T.C. McCluhan—an award-winning film on the work of photographer Edward S. Curtis who documented the early twentieth century Native Americans—recording and producing the track on guitar with Jeremy Steig on flute and Chip White on drums.
2018 marked the release of Alan’s first solo CD, “Eco-Evolution”, a message-oriented album that advocates for human rights and environmental action.
2023 brought the release of the gem “American Boy & Girl Unplugged”, a duo with Garland Jeffreys on 13 vintage chestnut songs and available on Spotify. ©2023 Luna Park Records
The 2024-25 album “Freedom Bleed” is an observation and exposé of timely, critical issues in our country. “Baby’s Gone Mambo” displays Alan’s songwriting versatility and love of good old rock n’ roll.
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