Ethan Ostrow is a New York-based pianist, composer, and teacher from Berkeley, CA. He has headlined and performed at some of the Bay Area’s finest venues including Yoshi’s, The Fox Theater, The Freight & Salvage, Maybeck Studio, and more. In NYC, Ethan has had the opportunity to perform with up-and-coming trumpet player Kellin Hanas, playing at the iconic Birdland Jazz Club in July 2022, and developing a gender-inclusive, good-vibes jam session at the Midtown Music Loft. He has also developed his own groups, including a major performance project composed for his band, string quartet, and spoken word.
Ethan strives for an intense, lush sound and demonstrates deep personal expression. His music ranges from soaring melodies over head-banging rock grooves, to intimate reflective ballads. As much as his band likes to burn down the house, Ethan's compositions are also thoughtful and introspective. Having led a double-life as an actor for many years, Ethan understands the power of storytelling, and brings it to his music every performance.
Ethan frequently combines his love of music with his passion for cancer charity work, and is proud to have raised over $55,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through his "Concert for a Cure" series.
Ethan is currently a student at the Manhattan School of Music, being mentored by Stefon Harris, Dayna Stephens and Jeremy Manasia. He has also studied with Bay Area legend Susan Muscarella, and spent a year in Minneapolis playing with and learning from Phil Hey (Dewey Redman) and Dean Sorenson (Glenn Miller Orchestra, Frank Sinatra).
Ethan strives for an intense, lush sound and demonstrates deep personal expression. His music ranges from soaring melodies over head-banging rock grooves, to intimate reflective ballads. As much as his band likes to burn down the house, Ethan's compositions are also thoughtful and introspective. Having led a double-life as an actor for many years, Ethan understands the power of storytelling, and brings it to his music every performance.
Ethan frequently combines his love of music with his passion for cancer charity work, and is proud to have raised over $55,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through his "Concert for a Cure" series.
Ethan is currently a student at the Manhattan School of Music, being mentored by Stefon Harris, Dayna Stephens and Jeremy Manasia. He has also studied with Bay Area legend Susan Muscarella, and spent a year in Minneapolis playing with and learning from Phil Hey (Dewey Redman) and Dean Sorenson (Glenn Miller Orchestra, Frank Sinatra).
