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Saturday 1 June 2013

Jazz Greats: Harry Edison

Harry "Sweets" Edison (October 10, 1915 – July 27, 1999) 


  Member of The Count Bassie Orchestra, Harry Edison, was a very talented Trumpeter that released a significant body of work during his lifetime. He was also a studio musician that played on many classics; please take a listen here and have a sweet Saturday: Nice work if you can get it (With Buddy Rich) , Willow weep for me , Feelings  and You're getting to be a habit with me (with Ben Webster)

  
     

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Edison 
Background information
Also known asHarry "Sweets" Edison
BornOctober 10, 1915
ColumbusOhio
OriginUnited States
DiedJuly 27, 1999 (aged 83)
ColumbusOhio
GenresJazzswing
OccupationsMusician
InstrumentsTrumpet
LabelsPacific JazzVerveRoulette,RiversideVee-JayLibertySue,Black & BluePabloStoryville,Candid
Associated actsCount Basie OrchestraEddie "Lockjaw" DavisBen Webster,Ella FitzgeraldFrank Sinatra,Lester YoungBuddy RichOscar Peterson

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