Fred Lonberg-Holm

Fred Lonberg-Holm is an American cellist, composer and improviser associated with Chicago's experimental-music community. His work embraces free jazz, contemporary composition, noise and the use of electronics, often challenging traditional expectations of the cello's role in an ensemble.

After working in New York, he settled in Chicago and became involved in numerous collaborations across improvised music, rock and experimental performance. His projects include the Valentine Trio and work with musicians such as Anthony Braxton and John Zorn. Creative Sources has released several recordings featuring his cello, including CS370, CS427, CS659, CS712, CS784 and CS799.