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Eric Zolan

Intoxicated by the music of John Coltrane, James Brown, and Miles Davis, Eric Zolan strives to express his passion for the music of his predecessors while embarking on the tireless journey of finding his own voice. Using standards as well as his own compositions as platforms for improvisation, Zolan delivers melodic sermons that evoke joy and lift the spirits of his listeners.

Zolan grew up in Fairfield, CT and got his start playing local gigs with bassist Steve Clarke. He graduated from William Paterson University (‘16) where he had the privilege of studying with jazz luminaries such as Mulgew Miller, Harold Mabern, Bill Charlap, Gene Bertoncini, Christian McBride and Steve La Spina. As a performer, Eric has had the opportunity to collaborate with many gifted and renowned musicians such as Winard Harper, Brian Charette, and Lucy Yeghiazaryan and has played concerts at some of New York's premier venues such as Dizzy's, Symphony Space, LPR, 55 Bar, Fat Cat, and Joe's Pub. He now lives happily in Astoria, Queens.

Eric Zolan: Calder's Universe

Read "Calder's Universe" reviewed by Kyle Simpler

by Kyle Simpler
April 24, 2023

Musicians spend years practicing to become proficient. Technical ability is an important aspect of playing an instrument, but in order to really communicate a message, a musician needs to love the music as well. Guitarist Eric Zolan is obviously someone who has not only spent a great deal of time practicing but listening to music as well. This comes across clearly in his debut album Calder's Universe. Zolan, a native of Connecticut, developed his chops playing jazz ...

Primary Instrument

Guitar, electric

Location

New York City

Willing to teach

Beginner to advanced

Credentials/Background

Teaching is a passion as well as a means of making a living for me. I have over 10 years of teaching experience and have a growing roster of 30+ weekly/bi-weekly students of all ages and backgrounds. Some subjects I have experience teaching are: