Drummers · 1954–2024
Ed Mann
American musician (1954–2024)
- Born
- 14 January 1954
Great Barrington - Died
- 1 June 2024
Great Barrington - Country
- United States
- Active
- 1975–2024
- Record labels
- Creative Music Productions
- Discography
- 3 albums
Biography
Ed Mann was a jazz musician who played drum kit, percussion instrument and electronic keyboard. Ed Mann was born on 14 January 1954 in Great Barrington and died on 1 June 2024 in Great Barrington. The music is usually filed under jazz, rock music and world music. Record labels: Creative Music Productions. The discography here lists 3 albums, from “Get Up” (1989) to “Global Warming” (1993).
Edward L. Mann (January 14, 1955 – May 31, 2024) was an American musician best known for his mallet percussion performances onstage with Frank Zappa's ensemble from 1977 to 1988, and his appearances on over 30 of Zappa's albums, both studio recordings and with Zappa's band live. Mann also released a number of CDs as a bandleader and composer.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where Ed Mann is credited as a sideman
| 1979 | Joe’s Garage: Act I — Frank Zappa |
| 1979 | Joe’s Garage: Acts II & III — Frank Zappa |
| 1981 | Shut Up ’n Play Yer Guitar Some More — Frank Zappa |
| 1981 | Shut Up ’n Play Yer Guitar — Frank Zappa |
| 1981 | Return of the Son of Shut Up ’n Play Yer Guitar — Frank Zappa |
| 1984 | Them or Us — Frank Zappa |
| 1988 | Guitar — Frank Zappa |
| 1988 | Broadway the Hard Way — Frank Zappa |
| 1990 | Charming Snakes — Andy Summers |
| 1990 | Mark Isham — Mark Isham |
| 2010 | Hammersmith Odeon — Frank Zappa |
| 2016 | Chicago ’78 — Frank Zappa |
| 2017 | Halloween 77 — Frank Zappa |
| 2020 | Halloween 81 Highlights — Frank Zappa |
| 2020 | Halloween 81 — Frank Zappa |
| 2021 | Zappa ’88: The Last U.S. Show — Frank Zappa |
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Ed Mann play?
Ed Mann is known for playing drum kit, percussion instrument and electronic keyboard.
When and where was Ed Mann born?
Ed Mann was born 14 January 1954 in Great Barrington.
What are Ed Mann's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Get Up (1989), Perfect World (1990) and Global Warming (1993).
External links
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