The Legend of Teddy Edwards
Teddy Edwards, a pioneering tenor saxophonist, master balladeer, superb improviser and accomplished composer/arranger, is best known for his outstanding collaborations with Charlie Parker, Benny Goodman, Dexter Gordon, Clifford Brown and Tom Waits. This profile showcases Edwards' impassioned music while recalling his wildly emotional six-decade-plus career, full of innovative discoveries, high times and devastating setbacks.