Background
Reed, Edwin Allen was born on August 13, 1923 in Berkeley, California, United States. Son of Thomas and Marion (Conable) Reed.
Reed, Edwin Allen was born on August 13, 1923 in Berkeley, California, United States. Son of Thomas and Marion (Conable) Reed.
Student, University California, Berkeley, 1940-1941; student, Emery U., 1946-1949.
Bandleader, Riverboat 5, Atlanta, 1955-1960; recorded with, Mercury Records, 1956-1962; with, Ray Bauduc and Nappy Lamare Band, 1960-1961; with, Clyde McCoy Band, 1961-1974; with, Chicago 6 Dixieland band, San Diego, since 1982; bandleader, Chicago 15 Swing Band, San Diego, since 1982.
Served with United States Navy Air Corps, 1941-1945. Member American Federation Musicians.
Married Ruth Anne Griffith, May 23, 1959.