Esmond Edwards
American photographer and record producer
About Esmond Edwards
Lived 1927 – 2007 (aged 79). Esmond Edwards was an American photographer, engineer, audio engineer, record producer and composer.
Esmond Edwards (October 29, 1927 – January 20, 2007) was an American photographer, record producer, and recording engineer. He worked for the jazz label Prestige Records during the 1950s and early 1960s. He was originally hired by founder Bob Weinstock as a photographer for the record label. He was a trail-blazing African-American, as very few recording industry executives were from minorities.
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Who was Esmond Edwards?
American photographer and record producer (1927–2007)
When was Esmond Edwards born?
Esmond Edwards was born on 29 October 1927.
When did Esmond Edwards die?
Esmond Edwards died on 20 January 2007 in Santa Barbara.
What was Esmond Edwards's occupation?
Esmond Edwards was a photographer, engineer, audio engineer, record producer and composer.
What nationality was Esmond Edwards?
Esmond Edwards was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Esmond Edwards. https://biography.guide/esmond-edwards/
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