On Tuesday, August 1st, our family suffered the unexpected and sudden passing of a true gentleman of jazz and character in 79-year-old Eddie Pazant. With the George Gee Swing Orchestra for over two decades, starting in 1995 and continuously a stalwart member until the very end. Eddie had three show-stopping performances the week beforehand, so he surely went out swingin'! We will miss your soulful alto saxophone sound and belly-deep laugh forever. Rest in Peace Mr. Ed Pazant.
Ed Pazant obituary
Ed Pazant bio
Sax man, Eddie Pazant tells story of his journey in music from his beginnings in 1957 at the Apollo Theater in NYC, working with legendary Billie Holiday and Lionel Hampton and in his 70s still remaining active working with at least 4 different groups per week including Pucho and the Latin Soul Brothers, George Gee Swing Band, Manhattans, Cotton Club Band and his group with his brother, Al.
