Harry "Sweets" Edison (October 10, 1915 - July 27, 1999), was born in Columbus, Ohio. He spent his early childhood in Kentucky, where he was introduced to music by an uncle. After moving back to Columbus at the age of 12, 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. Wikipedia
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