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Harry (Sweets) Edison (1915–1999) was an American jazz trumpeter. His nickname was a recognition of his sweet tone.
After stints with a number of bands, including the Mills Blue Rhythm Band and Lucky Millinder's, he played with Count Basie from 1937 to 1950. After leaving Basie he led his own small groups, did studio work, and played with Jazz at the Philharmonic, Buddy Rich, Louie Bellson. He also performed frequently with Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis.
He appears in Jammin' the Blues, a famous short film of a jam session featuring Lester Young.
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