Ed has been performing professionally for the past twenty-two years, and in that time has been a highly sought-after trombonist, as well as an accomplished composer and arranger, an experienced and award-winning educator, a knowledgeable and efficient engineer, and a unique and successful producer.
Born and raised on Long Island, Ed’s trombone playing brought him to the attention of many throughout his formative years, studying with renowned trombonist Donny Heald. After receiving national recognition in high school, Ed continued to perform under the inimitable Dave Lalama, all the while furthering his studies in music education, composition, arranging, and music technology and recording.
Ed has been intimately involved with every facet of the music world, and eagerly shares his talent, time, energy, and effort in many musical milieu. Ed is a very active performer in the New York music scene, and is currently highlighted as the feature trombonist in the Chicago tribute band Beginnings. Ed has also recently published a number of compositions and arrangements for wind ensemble, in addition to having his original work featured in the WB’s newest and hottest online webtoon series, Gotham Girls.
Ed is currently enjoying his fourteenth year as the Director of Bands at Lynbrook South Middle School in Lynbrook, New York, and still resides on Long Island with his vocalist wife Christina, and his son, Eddie.