Don Edmonds Memorial Concert

Don Edmonds Memorial Concert
October 19, 2025
A musical tribute to a great pianist and composer. A beloved brother and a loving friend.
Performances by his sister, Loretta Edmonds,
friends and colleagues.


Loretta Edmonds “Yesterdays”:
Don Edmonds recording of performance at Lincoln Center
“Yesterdays”
Music composed by Don Edmonds from his CD “Philly Reunion”:
“K and A” : “Saints of 77”: “Song For Dad” : “
“Susan of East Falls”: “South Philly Strut”
played by: Boots Maleson, Bass : John Simon, Saxophone:
Kenny Ascher, Piano, : Mike Campenni, Drums

Solos by Lew Tabackin, Saxophone : “Goodbye”
and I'll Be Seeing You”

Vocalists: Syd Livingston, “Lover Come Back To Me”
Linda Kurtis “I Cried For You”
Syd and Linda Duet: “It Don't Mean A Thing if It Ain't
Got That Swing” :
Lynn McCune “ Slow Boat To China”

Solo by John Simon, Saxophone “Memories of You”

Jam Session: Tom Kirschmer, Bass. : Bill Wurtzel, Guitar: Warren Chiasson, Piano: Giampaolo Biagi, Drums :
Carol Sudhalter, Saxophone and Flute : Jordan Sandke, Trumpet