Bassist Ed Wise began playing string bass at age twelve. At seventeen, he was gigging with fellow Houstonians Arnett Cobb and Jimmy Ford, and sitting in at jam sessions, where played with Sonny Stitt, Rashaan Roland Kirk, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, and other notable visitors.
Ed has performed with Lee Konitz, Jim Hall, Monty Alexander, Herb Ellis, Mose Allison, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Red Garland and many other notable jazz artists.
On faculty at Loyola University New Orleans, Ed teaches jazz bass, jazz combo and pop and commercial music theory. He stays busy as one of New Orleans' busiest bass players.
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Saturday, January 10, 2026
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM CST
