"... styles that range from hard bop to pat metheny-style atmospherics."
capital times newspaper, madison, wisconsin

"... a lyrical guitarist ... his playing attains an emotional pitch that's comparatively rare among string players."
david lewis, cadence magazine

"... ed doesn't suck. His playing has a whimsical, comedic sense
to it... he once broke my leg."
brian ray, some guy

Ed currently lives in Madison, Wisconsin, and performs
regularly with his group Next Exit, and the jazz group he co-leads with Anders Svanoe, the Ed Anders Quartet.

In addition to miscellaneous freelance work, composition projects and occasionally teaching guitar, Ed is also a regular member of Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble, and The StellaNovas.

Performance highlights: Milwaukee's Summerfest, Falcon Ridge Folk Festival (NY State), NPR's World Cafe radio program, numerous appearances on Wisconsin Public Radio, and touring throughout the United States and Europe.

Ed has also performed with: Cafe Noir, the Dallas Jazz Orchestra, UNT's One O'Clock Lab Band, Harmonious Wail, the Richardson Symphony and more.

• HI-RES PRESS PHOTO 1 HERE
• HI-RES PRESS PHOTO 2 HERE