New York, USA - Musician, arranger and producer Edison Anthony “Eddie” Quarless was born April 9, 1952, in Palo Seco, Trinidad. He passed away from complications from non-Hodgkins lymphoma on J’Ouvert Morning, September 1, 2014, in Brooklyn, New York.
He grew up in Tacarigua, where his mother Beryl “Ma” Quarless worked for many years at St. Michael’s Home. It was there where his talents for music became apparent, as he quickly learned to play saxophone, keyboards, flute and steel pan, among other instruments.
read more
Replies
A sad loss. My heartfeld condolences to his family and friends.