Leo Edwards

Leo Edwards (21 February 1886 – 12 July 1978) was a Broadway and Tin Pan Alley composer and pianist. He worked closely with Florenz Ziegfeld Jr., writing music for the Ziegfeld Follies for over a decade. He also wrote music for Paul Whiteman and collaborated with his two brothers, the composer Gus Edwards and music publisher and talent agent Ben Edwards, in addition to writing music for several New York music publishing firms.

Birth and Death Data: Born February 21, 1886, Died July 12, 1978

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1909 - 1940

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, songwriter, vocalist

Notes: This is possibly the same Leo Edwards who is the composer of "Sweetheart, let's grow old together," "Isle d'amour," and Sunbeam Sal."

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role	Audio
Zonophone	[Zo cat 5516-B]	10-in.	Before June 1909	My cousin Caruso	Lee Edwards	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist

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