Harry Edison
American trumpeter (1915-1999) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 83
Harry "Sweets" Edison was an American jazz trumpeter and a member of the Count Basie Orchestra. His most important contribution was as a Hollywood studio musician, whose muted trumpet can be heard backing singers, most notably Frank Sinatra.
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Norman Granz Produced Just Friends and Buddy and Sweets
John Hubley Directed Everybody Rides the Carousel (1975)
Faith Hubley Produced Everybody Rides the Carousel (1975)
Oscar Peterson Duets: Jazz Giants '58 (1958)
Stan Getz Duets: Jazz Giants '58 (1958)
Gerry Mulligan Duets: Jazz Giants '58 (1958)
Zoot Sims Duets: Just Friends (1980)
Joe Williams Duets: Together (1961)- Otto Messmer Directed False Vases and Forty Winks
Gjon Mili Directed Jammin' the Blues (1944)- Gordon Hollingshead Produced Jammin' the Blues (1944)
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Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1915 to 1999 · aged 83
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