Ed Neumeister

[Bach5G]

It seems to me that there is little mention of Ed Neumeister on this forum. I’m not sure why. I’m listening to a 2022 recording “What Have I Done” right now and it is excellent. Ed’s playing is terrific (he is a plunger master) his sidemen are excellent, and the quality of the recording is as good as it gets. Give it a listen.

[Chiptingle]

Seconded!!!

[Cmillar]

He's simply one of the best.

Jazz, classical, etc. etc. He can play music of any style as well as anyone in the world.

Plus, he's a unique improviser and composer with original artistic thoughts.

Something any musician should aspire to be.

[Fidbone]

Great player and lovely guy, I played a whole weeks project with him and the NDR Big Band in Hamburg, Germany. He gave me some of his Comp/arrangements for jazz Octet for my Octet.
Also I remember him playing a solo set at one of the ITA festivals in Utrecht where most attendees just talked and drank throughout, it was embarrassing but he still played his ass off!!!

[PhilTrombone]

Yes!

He and Wyclef Gordon did a plunger duo at the 2016 ITF that was phenomenal. They were both feeding off each other. It wasn't until they were about 5 minutes into it that I realized they were playing "Stompin at the Savoy".

[wllhrnr]

Studying with Ed were some of the most informative times for my development! Loved it, and love how he's always cranking out new compositions and recordings. Check out "What Have I Done?" if you haven't yet. Killer.

[Slidehamilton]

He's also a really nice person. Took a lesson with him in NY many years ago. I also got him hooked up with Warburton mouthpieces, which he's very happy with. Great player! I also happen to love the sound he is getting on his Shires!

[HermanGerman]

I also love his playing, first heard him with the Mel Lewis Orchestra

[BigBadandBass]

I got to see him play a set of his compositions at birdland last year, some of the best playing I’ve ever seen.