About Me
Calvin Edwards International Artist, accomplished musician,vocalist, songwriter, and producer has created his own sound that in itself is a task to overcome. He was born in Kings Mountain N.C. Then, at the age of six began to play the guitar. His father, a well known songwriter, vocalist, and guitartist was on the gospel scene and his mother helped to shape his career. At 17, he joined the famous Gospel group Five Blind Boys of Alabama for many years. Then, moved to L.A. to play in his brothers band, The Jett Edwards Band. Recording two albums together, one song was recorded by Mr. George Benson. Currently, Mr. Edwards travels and performs with his band The Calvin Edwards Trio.
He is a producer for a many Jazz Show’s in Okinawa and on various military installations around tokyo. Mr. Edwards was producer for the performance prior to the arrival of President Clinton's speech to military personnel during his visit to Okinawa for the G-8 Summit. The 2005 NAMM Show in Anahiem ca. was a blast with Calvin & John B. Williams two day performance Where many friends and movie stars stopping by to lean an ear.Meeting the Levy family was the highlite of the show they have the best leather gear for guitars straps,gig bags, & etc.
www.leavyleathers.com and Kent Armstrong pickups at www.kentarmstrong.com Mr. Edwards has released four CD's as a leader. 1. So What, Don't Forget - Venus Records-japan 2. Let It Flow - Simply Smoking Records- usa 3. Just Swing - Roving Spirits- japan 4.That’s IT-Chasity Music Records –usa The Calvin Edwards Trio is now touring USA, Tokyo, and all musical venues…
That’s It cd can be found at CD Baby.com, Tower Records, Apple Itunes, HMV in Japan, Opjazz Europe, Amazon.com, Yamano Ginza Tokyo. The Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills Calvin was featured at the Tokyo Namm show 11/5/2005 The Calvin Edwards organ trio has been making it happen in the states May of 2006 until Nov. working on the new project with the Hammond organ, drums, and guitar this should prove to be a great year,from the House of Jazz in Charlotte, NC to the Hut in Sumter, SC and South Beach CLUB in Atlanta, Ga on into next year The Calvin Edwards Organ trio will perform at The Newberry Opera House in Newberry SC.
This will be an big event their. http://www.newberryoperahouse.com 02-17-2007 jazz is alive and kicking around the world…CE Mr. Edwards is also President of Chasity Music booking many artists In Japan Mark Whitfield, John B. Williams, Tuck & Patti, Michael White, Kei Akagi, Benny Maupin, Hidefumi Toki, Javon Jackson, Michael O'Neil, Ron Brown, Ali Jackson, Michael Paluo, Michael Wolff, Roy Ayers, Everrte Harp, Dan Seigel, & Phil Perry…
That's It
So What Don't Forget
Let It Flow
Just Swing
Live Under The Stars
A Night Of Jazz
