EdisonSoul – Only If You Knew (Reprised Mix) [Mp3 Download]
EdisonSoul – Only If You Knew (Reprised Mix) Mp3 Download
Harry “Sweets” Edison (October 10, 1915 – July 27, 1999) 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.
== Biography ==
Edison was born in Columbus, Ohio, United States. He spent his early childhood in Louisville, Kentucky, being introduced to music by an uncle. After moving back to Columbus at the age of twelve, the young Edison began playing the trumpet with local bands.
In 1933, he became a member of the Jeter-Pillars Orchestra in Cleveland. Afterwards, he played with the Mills Blue Rhythm Band and Lucky Millinder. In 1937, he moved to New York and joined the Count Basie Orchestra. His colleagues included Buck Clayton, Lester Young (who named him “Sweets”), Buddy Tate, Freddie Green, Jo Jones, and other original members of that famous band. Speaking in 1956 with Down Beat’s Don Freeman, Edison explained the origin of his nickname:
Well, this happened one day in March back in ’37.
Artist: EdisonSoul
Released: 2024
Duration: 03:18
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