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.

Buy Now

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.

Buy Now

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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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 guitarist. 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.

Alan’s musical studies began at age 9 on violin and soon expanded to viola and classical guitar. But his true love of the guitar became evident by age 11 and paralleled his education at Mannes College of Music on viola. By the early 60s, he was developing his own style and songwriting skills. As a guitarist, he emerged on the 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.

In a 50-year musical relationship with Garland Jeffreys (“Ghost Writer”), Alan arranged, toured nationally and internationally, both as a duo and band, and appeared on a dozen albums through 2017. As a duo they opened shows for Lou Reed, Jimmy Cliff, Toots and the Maytals and many other artists. In 2003, Garland and Alan were selected to record one of the seven segments of Martin Scorsese’s documentary series, “The Blues” which aired on PBS.

His solo CDs of all original tunes include the 2018 “Eco-Evolution”, a message-oriented album that advocates for human rights and environmental action, and two albums in 2024: “Freedom Bleed”, an observation and exposé of timely, critical issues in our country, and “Baby’s Gone Mambo” which displays Alan’s songwriting versatility and love of good old rock n’ roll.

For an in-depth timeline, see—Gator’s Music Chronology (click on + symbol to reveal timeline)

Born in St. Louis on July 4, 1947, Alan spent his first five years in Manhattan, then moved with his artist parents to Hastings-on-Hudson in 1952. He built his first guitar from a cigar box with resonating rubber bands. His first “real” guitar was a Stella acoustic at age 11.

1961: Formed first band, The Variations, at age 14 with trumpeter Bob Arthurs, who continues to command high regard in the jazz circuit, and drummer Carl Peachman.

1963-66: Alan’s high school basement jam sessions were local legend and attracted the attention of a wide band of aspiring pirates including Alan Merrill, John Houseman, Carl Peachman and pianist Chris Ishii.

Late 1965: Alan was one of the original raga rock boys of the 60s playing open tunings with a Sitar pick. His bands included The Cloud and Water Tower East with Carl Peachman and Alan Merrill who later penned the hit song “I Love Rock & Roll” along with England’s The Arrows.

Studies: During this time, his musical interests expanded with self-studies and appreciation of the great traditional bluesmen. Jazz guitar studies included private work with jazz guitarist Skeeter Best and, a few years later, Jim Hall. Classical guitar with Julio Prol at Mannes College of Music. Studies on viola with Violist Paul Doktor and on classical guitar with Leonid Bolotine

1969: Began playing with folk songmaster Tim Hardin, accompanying him on the July 1969 Schaefer Music Festival in Central Park on a co-bill with Joni Mitchell

1969-1975: Performed with and arranged for Adam Miller and recorded on “John Wilkes”, “Westwind Circus”, Chelsea Records Label. Adam was a staff songwriter for Wes Farrell, Chelsea Records, and penned the song “Westwind Circus” for Helen Reddy.

1971: Formed JABLAC, a Jazz-Rock Fusion Band, with Chip White, drums; Calvin Hill, bass; Les Lumley, congas; and Bill Chelf, keyboards.

1971: USO Tour with The EL JIMS Soul Group to Greenland and Labrador (NE Tour) with Jimmy Garrett, former bassist for the Supremes

1971: Began long-term relationship with Garland Jeffreys and teamed as a duo as he landed first (Atlantic) record deal in 1972. They toured, as a duo, including opening for Lou Reed’s Walk on the Wild Side Tour and Jimmy Cliff’s, Harder They Come Tour. Alan performed, arranged, and recorded 1971 through 2017 on a dozen albums with Garland on Atlantic, Arista, A&M, Epic, Sony, BMG.

1972: Intermittent gigs with ragtime bluesman, Larry Johnson (Rev. Gary Davis protege)

1971-75: Met and accompanied social & political folk-rock artist Bev Grant, The Human Condition. Performed on “Hard Times”.

1972-73: Garland Jeffreys Atlantic Records Debut—Recording/Arranging

1973-5: Performed guitar accompaniment for singer-songwriter Doris Abrahams on the road and in the NYC clubs

1974: Garland Jeffreys, “Wild in the Streets” single (A&M Records) recorded with Dr. John’s band

1974: Played an historic jam event at Bitter End with Bob Dylan, Bob Newirth & Patti Smith when Dylan was forming the Rolling Thunder Review

1974-75: 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.

1976: Village appearances with Big Jae Mason Singer/country blues

1976-77: “Ghost Writer” album Garland Jeffreys—Recording/Arranging

1977: Back up guitar for the English singer-songwriter, Bridget St. John, at the legendary Kenny’s Castaway on Bleecker Street. [The opening act for Bridget was Steve Forbert whose first gig on his arrival to the Big Apple scored a major review in the NYT]

1977: Accompanied New York shows for Elizabeth Corrigan whose musical partner was Gamble Rogers

1977: Duo opening for Gordon Lightfoot’s Southeast Sundown Tour with Lynn Kellogg

1977: Began work with Steve Forbert. Recorded on “Jack Rabbit Slim” album on “Complications” 1979

1977: Formed the Freed-Man Band Trio with Tony Mercandante, bass & vocals, (Street Kid & Chip Taylor), and Winston Grennan, the original Jamaican drummer (Toots & the Maytells and Jimmy Cliff).

1978: Formed The Provincetown Radiators band

1979: “American Boy & Girl” album, A&M Records with Garland Jeffreys—Recording/Arranging

1980s: Formed bands: Rockin’ Reggae Rollers, The Thangs, The American Heirs

1981: “Escape Artist” album, A&M Records Garland Jeffreys—Recording/Arranging

1983: Recording/Arranging/Associate Producer “Guts for Love” album, A&M Records Garland Jeffreys and co-write “Dance Up!”

1985-1993: With Ed Watkins formed The Troubleshooters band, a major project. Played out in East Village circuit: CBGBs, Pyramid, Tramps, Lonestar, Bowery, etc.

1987: Recorded and released the original singles “Cry Lament for Brian Jones” / “Mary High School” on ‘45 (available on request).

1992: “Don’t Call Me Buckwheat” album Garland Jeffreys—Recording/Arranging

1997: “Wildlife Dictionary” album Garland Jeffreys—Recording/Arranging and one co-write “Temptation”

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). It explored the musical career of blues musician Skip James.

2006: Garland Jeffreys Duo Tour Italy, Paris, Brussels

2007: Garland Jeffreys Band Tour England, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels

2010: Max’s Kansas City Benefit event Bowery Ballroom with Garland Jeffreys and Lou Reed

2011: “The King of In Between” album Garland Jeffreys—Recording/Arranging

2012: Rubin Museum “Naked Soul” NYC duo with Garland Jeffreys

2016: Passim’s Cambridge, MA / Longfellows Portland, ME — Garland Jeffreys Power Trio

2017: “14 Steps to Harlem” album Garland Jeffreys­—Recording/Arranging

2018: Wrote, recorded and released first solo album release, the all-original “Eco-Evolution”

2018-present: Played out with bands Gator and the Everglades, GatorBrigade

2023: Release by Luna Park Records of the gem “American Boy & Girl Unplugged” album, a duo with Garland Jeffreys on 13 vintage chestnut songs and available on Spotify.

2024: Wrote, recorded and released two all-original albums: “Freedom Bleed” and “Baby’s Gone Mambo”

About Alan Freedman

Alan Freedman, aka “The Gator”, is a veteran NYC rock guitarist. 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.

Alan’s musical studies began at age 9 on violin and soon expanded to viola and classical guitar. But his true love of the guitar became evident by age 11 and paralleled his education at Mannes College of Music on viola. By the early 60s, he was developing his own style and songwriting skills. As a guitarist, he emerged on the 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.

In a 50-year musical relationship with Garland Jeffreys (“Ghost Writer”), Alan arranged, toured nationally and internationally, both as a duo and band, and appeared on a dozen albums through 2017. As a duo they opened shows for Lou Reed, Jimmy Cliff, Toots and the Maytals and many other artists. In 2003, Garland and Alan were selected to record one of the seven segments of Martin Scorsese’s documentary series, “The Blues” which aired on PBS.

His solo CDs of all original tunes include the 2018 “Eco-Evolution”, a message-oriented album that advocates for human rights and environmental action, and two albums in 2024: “Freedom Bleed”, an observation and exposé of timely, critical issues in our country, and “Baby’s Gone Mambo” which displays Alan’s songwriting versatility and love of good old rock n’ roll.

For an in-depth timeline, see—Gator’s Music Chronology (click on + symbol to reveal timeline)

1977: Accompanied New York shows for Elizabeth Corrigan whose musical partner was Gamble Rogers 1976: Village appearances with Big Jae Mason Singer/country blues 1976-77: “Ghost Writer” album Garland Jeffreys—Recording/Arranging 1977: Duo opening for Gordon Lightfoot’s Southeast Sundown Tour with Lynn Kellogg 1977: Began work with Steve Forbert. Recorded on “Jack Rabbit Slim” album on “Complications” 1979 1977: Formed the Freed-Man Band Trio with Tony Mercandante, bass & vocals, (Street Kid & Chip Taylor), and Winston Grennan, the original Jamaican drummer (Toots & the Maytells and Jimmy Cliff). 1978: Formed The Provincetown Radiators band 1979: “American Boy & Girl” album, A&M Records with Garland Jeffreys—Recording/Arranging 1980s: Formed bands: Rockin’ Reggae Rollers, The Thangs, The American Heirs 1981: “Escape Artist” album, A&M Records Garland Jeffreys—Recording/Arranging 1983: Recording/Arranging/Associate Producer “Guts for Love” album, A&M Records Garland Jeffreys and co-wrote “Dance Up!” 1985-1993: With Ed Watkins formed The Troubleshooters band, a major project. Played out in East Village circuit: CBGBs, Pyramid, Tramps, Lonestar, Bowery, etc. 1987: Recorded and released the original singles “Cry Lament for Brian Jones” / “Mary High School” on ‘45 (available on request). 1992: “Don’t Call Me Buckwheat” album Garland Jeffreys—Recording/Arranging 1997: “Wildlife Dictionary” album Garland Jeffreys—Recording/Arranging and one co-write “Temptation” 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). It explored the musical career of blues musician Skip James. 2006: Garland Jeffreys Duo Tour Italy, Paris, Brussels 2007: Garland Jeffreys Band Tour England, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels 2010: Max’s Kansas City Benefit event Bowery Ballroom with Garland Jeffreys and Lou Reed 2011: “The King of In Between” album Garland Jeffreys—Recording/Arranging 2012: Rubin Museum “Naked Soul” NYC duo with Garland Jeffreys 2016: Passim’s Cambridge, MA / Longfellows Portland, ME — Garland Jeffreys Power Trio 2017: “14 Steps to Harlem” album Garland Jeffreys­—Recording/Arranging 2018: Wrote, recorded and released first solo album release, the all-original “Eco-Evolution” 2018-present: Played out with bands Gator and the Everglades, GatorBrigade 2023: Release by Luna Park Records of the gem “American Boy & Girl Unplugged” album, a duo with Garland Jeffreys on 13 vintage chestnut songs and available on Spotify. 2024: Wrote, recorded and released two all-original albums: “Freedom Bleed” and “Baby’s Gone Mambo”” class=”” id=”” fusion_font_family_title_font=”” fusion_font_variant_title_font=”” title_font_size=”” title_line_height=”” title_letter_spacing=”” title_text_transform=”” title_color=”#ffa015″ hue=”” saturation=”” lightness=”” alpha=”” fusion_font_family_content_font=”” fusion_font_variant_content_font=”” content_font_size=”” content_line_height=”” content_letter_spacing=”” content_text_transform=”” content_color=”#000000″]

Born in St. Louis on July 4, 1947, Alan spent his first five years in Manhattan, then moved with his artist parents to Hastings-on-Hudson in 1952.  He built his first guitar from a cigar box with resonating rubber bands. His first “real” guitar was a Stella acoustic at age 11.

1961: Formed first band, The Variations, at age 14 with trumpeter Bob Arthurs, who continues to command high regard in the jazz circuit, and drummer Carl Peachman.

1963-66: Alan’s high school basement jam sessions were local legend and attracted the attention of a wide band of aspiring pirates including Alan Merrill, John Houseman, Carl Peachman and pianist Chris Ishii.

Late 1965: Alan was one of the original raga rock boys of the 60s playing open tunings with a Sitar pick. His bands included The Cloud and Water Tower East with Carl Peachman and Alan Merrill who later penned the hit song “I Love Rock & Roll” along with England’s The Arrows.

Studies: During this time, his musical interests expanded with self-studies and appreciation of the great traditional bluesmen. Jazz guitar studies included private work with jazz guitarist Skeeter Best and, a few years later, Jim Hall. Classical guitar with Julio Prol at Mannes College of Music. Studies on viola with Violist Paul Doktor and on classical guitar with Leonid Bolotine

1969: Began playing with folk songmaster Tim Hardin, accompanying him on the July 1969 Schaefer Music Festival in Central Park on a co-bill with Joni Mitchell

1969-1975: Performed with and arranged for Adam Miller and recorded on “John Wilkes”, “Westwind Circus”, Chelsea Records Label. Adam was a staff songwriter for Wes Farrell, Chelsea Records, and penned the song “Westwind Circus” for Helen Reddy.

1971: Formed JABLAC, a Jazz-Rock Fusion Band, with Chip White, drums; Calvin Hill, bass; Les Lumley, congas; and Bill Chelf, keyboards.

1971: USO Tour with The EL JIMS Soul Group to Greenland and Labrador (NE Tour) with Jimmy Garrett, former bassist for the Supremes

1971: Began long-term relationship with Garland Jeffreys and teamed as a duo as he landed first (Atlantic) record deal in 1972. They toured, as a duo, including opening for Lou Reed’s Walk on the Wild Side Tour and Jimmy Cliff’s, Harder They Come Tour. Alan performed, arranged, and recorded 1971 through 2017 on a dozen albums with Garland on Atlantic, Arista, A&M, Epic, Sony, BMG.

1972: Intermittent gigs with ragtime bluesman, Larry Johnson (Rev. Gary Davis protege)

1971-75: Met and accompanied social & political folk-rock artist Bev Grant, The Human Condition. Performed on “Hard Times”.

1972-73: Garland Jeffreys Atlantic Records Debut—Recording/Arranging

1973-5: Performed guitar accompaniment for singer-songwriter Doris Abrahams on the road and in the NYC clubs

1974: Garland Jeffreys, “Wild in the Streets” single (A&M Records) recorded with Dr. John’s band

1974: Played an historic jam event at Bitter End with Bob Dylan, Bob Newirth & Patti Smith when Dylan was forming the Rolling Thunder Review

1974-75: 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.

1977: Back up guitar for the English singer-songwriter, Bridget St. John, at the legendary Kenny’s Castaway on Bleecker Street. [The opening act for Bridget was Steve Forbert whose first gig on his arrival to the Big Apple scored a major review in the NYT]

1977: Accompanied New York shows for Elizabeth Corrigan whose musical partner was Gamble Rogers

1976: Village appearances with Big Jae Mason Singer/country blues

1976-77: “Ghost Writer” album Garland Jeffreys—Recording/Arranging

1977: Duo opening for Gordon Lightfoot’s Southeast Sundown Tour with Lynn Kellogg

1977: Began work with Steve Forbert. Recorded on “Jack Rabbit Slim” album on “Complications” 1979

1977: Formed the Freed-Man Band Trio with Tony Mercandante, bass & vocals, (Street Kid & Chip Taylor), and Winston Grennan, the original Jamaican drummer (Toots & the Maytells and Jimmy Cliff).

1978: Formed The Provincetown Radiators band

1979: “American Boy & Girl” album, A&M Records with Garland Jeffreys—Recording/Arranging

1980s: Formed bands: Rockin’ Reggae Rollers, The Thangs, The American Heirs

1981: “Escape Artist” album, A&M Records Garland Jeffreys—Recording/Arranging

1983: Recording/Arranging/Associate Producer “Guts for Love” album, A&M Records Garland Jeffreys and co-wrote “Dance Up!”

1985-1993: With Ed Watkins formed The Troubleshooters band, a major project. Played out in East Village circuit: CBGBs, Pyramid, Tramps, Lonestar, Bowery, etc.

1987: Recorded and released the original singles “Cry Lament for Brian Jones” / “Mary High School” on ‘45 (available on request).

1992: “Don’t Call Me Buckwheat” album Garland Jeffreys—Recording/Arranging

1997: “Wildlife Dictionary” album Garland Jeffreys—Recording/Arranging and one co-write “Temptation”

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). It explored the musical career of blues musician Skip James.

2006: Garland Jeffreys Duo Tour Italy, Paris, Brussels

2007: Garland Jeffreys Band Tour England, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels

2010: Max’s Kansas City Benefit event Bowery Ballroom with Garland Jeffreys and Lou Reed

2011: “The King of In Between” album Garland Jeffreys—Recording/Arranging

2012: Rubin Museum “Naked Soul” NYC duo with Garland Jeffreys

2016: Passim’s Cambridge, MA / Longfellows Portland, ME — Garland Jeffreys Power Trio

2017: “14 Steps to Harlem” album Garland Jeffreys­—Recording/Arranging

2018: Wrote, recorded and released first solo album release, the all-original “Eco-Evolution”

2018-present: Played out with bands Gator and the Everglades, GatorBrigade

2023: Release by Luna Park Records of the gem “American Boy & Girl Unplugged” album, a duo with Garland Jeffreys on 13 vintage chestnut songs and available on Spotify.

2024: Wrote, recorded and released two all-original albums: “Freedom Bleed” and “Baby’s Gone Mambo”

Album Notes

(click on + symbol to reveal notes)

Back There in My Mind (Song for John Lennon)

“Back There in My Mind, Song for John Lennon,” is my tribute to my longtime idol, the musician-artist whose unfortunate death occurred December 8, 1980 at the Dakota in NYC. The video reflects on the rock scene in Greenwich Village—as well as the impact of John’s life as a Beatle and beyond. Support vocals are by Garland Jeffreys and Joe Silva; harmonica, Van Hildreth.

Sample lyrics from the song:
Hey—I remember in
Early December a
Radio bulletin
John Lennon got murdered
Well, we held a special vigil<
Up in Central Park—
Salute a fallen hero
Whose fame-thought
Left its mark—

A fishing village on the east coast of Puerto Rico, inspired this tune—along with numerous Don Q rums and a succulent grouper dinner at El Galeon restaurant (in the company of a bodacious señorita).

As a rolling stone gathers no moss, we must move forward and keep our eye on the prize—seek life’s meaning and have an inner faith.

Got turned upside down by an ‘80s’ flame thrower-feline too hard to handle.

A certainly philosophic work, a keeper relationship. Ups downs rapture.

This is the modern age and crazy times, “take it as it comes”, trepidatious with uncertainty.

Sample lyrics from the song:
Hey—
2000 millennium blues
Rock ‘n’ roll’s still making news
World music everybody choose
Rock ‘n’ roll is the
Son of the blues—’cause
Everybody’s got…
The New Age Blues

They R Reggae Music: A toast to more than 30 memorable—and coolest reggae artists—that filled the airwaves with their unique contributions—their philosophies, political awareness, and righteousness.

My serious concern for our environment worldwide prompted the album title. Goal: spark concern; express awareness to climate change and global warming; organize as we watch the political machine tearing down environmental laws fought so hard to attain.

Reflections on a deep love affair; impressionistic, with my best shot at the old standard of songwriting.

Well, there are a few that got away in my search of romance and a mate. Perhaps I’m the one that got away!

Album Notes

(click on + symbol to reveal notes)

Back There in My Mind (Song for John Lennon)

“Back There in My Mind, Song for John Lennon,” is my tribute to my longtime idol, the musician-artist whose unfortunate death occurred December 8, 1980 at the Dakota in NYC. The video reflects on the rock scene in Greenwich Village—as well as the impact of John’s life as a Beatle and beyond. Support vocals are by Garland Jeffreys and Joe Silva; harmonica, Van Hildreth.

Sample lyrics from the song:
Hey—I remember in
Early December a
Radio bulletin
John Lennon got murdered
Well, we held a special vigil<
Up in Central Park—
Salute a fallen hero
Whose fame-thought
Left its mark—

A fishing village on the east coast of Puerto Rico, inspired this tune—along with numerous Don Q rums and a succulent grouper dinner at El Galeon restaurant (in the company of a bodacious señorita).

As a rolling stone gathers no moss, we must move forward and keep our eye on the prize—seek life’s meaning and have an inner faith.

Got turned upside down by an ‘80s’ flame thrower-feline too hard to handle.

A certainly philosophic work, a keeper relationship. Ups downs rapture.

This is the modern age and crazy times, “take it as it comes”, trepidatious with uncertainty.

Sample lyrics from the song:
Hey—
2000 millennium blues
Rock ‘n’ roll’s still making news
World music everybody choose
Rock ‘n’ roll is the
Son of the blues—’cause
Everybody’s got…
The New Age Blues

They R Reggae Music: A toast to more than 30 memorable—and coolest reggae artists—that filled the airwaves with their unique contributions—their philosophies, political awareness, and righteousness.

My serious concern for our environment worldwide prompted the album title. Goal: spark concern; express awareness to climate change and global warming; organize as we watch the political machine tearing down environmental laws fought so hard to attain.

Reflections on a deep love affair; impressionistic, with my best shot at the old standard of songwriting.

Well, there are a few that got away in my search of romance and a mate. Perhaps I’m the one that got away!

stay in touch

stay in touch

Get in touch with Alan at info@alanfreedman.net