ED GARLAND

Bassist Ed "Montudi" Garland has serious credentials on the New Orleans jazz scene, having played with practically every parade band or jazz combo of importance. His long career began with groups such as the Imperial Orchestra, probably prior to 1910, and in the '70s, he was still active as a member of the Legends of Jazz. The man's accomplishments are exactly what was once expected of anyone playing in a rhythm section in this genre of jazz. He started out first learning drum rudiments, playing either snare or bass in parade groups. Next he switched to tuba and mellophone as a teenager, continuing the gig march. When he switched to string bass he was finally able to become involved in groups that stood still while making music, at least relatively speaking. Garland also played the brass-bass hybrid and worked with at least a half-dozen top New Orleans brass read more...