Edgar 'Ed' Redmond - Against All Odds! International Art Exhibition Artist

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Born May 8,1928, EDGAR “ED” REDMOND, was a native of Washington, D.C. He studied composition and arranging at Berklee School of Music, Boston and was awarded a teaching certification from New York University.

Best known in Los Angeles as a composer, clarinetist, arranger, and orchestrator, he performed for numerous recording companies and celebrity artists including Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Billy Preston, Sam Cooke, Lou Rawls, Ike and Tina Turner, Ray Charles, Diana Ross, Natalie Cole, Roberta Flack, and Della Reese. Currently, there are 26 ASCAP song titles in the Edgar Redmond Archives catalog.
Major film and TV credits include C.S.I.: Crime Scene Investigation; The Simpsons; HOUSE, MD and more. Currently, there are 26 ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) song titles in the Edgar Redmond Archives (E.R.A) catalog.

Edgar was founder and music director of the jazz group Modern String Ensemble.

Although he passed away on August 30, 1984, Edgar’s main goal of pursuing the film industry as a film composer is currently being brought to life by his son, Michael Redmond, CEO of BaySons Music Publishing.
"Against All Odds!" International Art Exhibition runs from February 3 - April 30, 2024. Art for Black History Month and beyond. This video inspires people of all cultures to support the arts. We celebrate the determined spirits who rose above hatred and discrimination to pave the way for future generations. This is an opportunity for us all to honor strength within Black people who against all odds found a way to enhance humanity.

"Against All Odds!" has the purpose of educating and inspiring people.  It  celebrates Black invention, creativity, and the rich wellspring of African American culture. It honors the determined spirits who rose above hatred and discrimination to pave the way for future generations.

Throughout history, African Americans (and all the diaspora*) have faced immense adversity and obstacles due to racism, discrimination, and oppressive systems designed to limit their potential. Despite this, Black people have made remarkable achievements and contributions in every field - from science and technology, to arts and culture, to business, politics and more.

The exhibiting artists are:
Clement Bryant,
E.L. Whitley,
Edgar "Ed" Redmond,
Hubert Jackson,
Hubert "Hubie" Scemama,
Indra Persad Milowe,
Janie McGee,
Jerome Smith,
John Mark Rainey,
John R. Anderson,
Katherine E. Roundtree,
Leon J. Sheffey,
Lorraine Harris,
Maria Ortiz-Haynes,
Nikco X,
O Yemi Tubi (MOYAT),
Ntsiki Mputamputa,
Patricia T. Smith,
Prelli Anthony Williams,
Ronald Godley,
Shantelle LaTice Fuller,
Stephen Perrone,
Steven Paul Lester,
Timothy Myers,
Wendy Kraft,
Wm (Bill) Jones