Edison's Lights is an album by trumpeter Harry Edison recorded in 1976 and released by the Pablo label.Edwards, D. & Callahan, M. Both Sides Now: Pablo Album Discography Preview accessed May 27, 2019Jazzdisco: Pablo Records Catalog: 2310-700 series. Retrieved May 27, 2019Enciclopedia del Jazz: Harry Sweet Edison discography accessed May 27, 2019
Reception
AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated "All of the musicians sound quite inspired and are heard throughout playing at their best and most colorful".
Track listing All compositions by Harry Edison except where noted "Edison's Lights" – 6:36 "Ain't Misbehavin'" (Fats Waller, Harry Brooks, Andy Razaf) – 6:00 "Avalon" (Buddy DeSylva, Vincent Rose, Al Jolson) – 5:40 ""E"" – 8:49 "Helena's Theme" – 3:22 "Home Grown" – 6:48 "Spring Is Here" (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) – 6:27 "On the Trail" (Ferde Grofé) – 7:10
Personnel Harry Edison – trumpet Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis – tenor saxophone William Count Basie (tracks 1–4), Dolo Coker (tracks 5–8) – piano John Heard – bass Jimmie Smith – drums
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