Norman Edge

Six years. In some ways, it seems like only yesterday and yet in others it seems like eons ago. We still miss you, brother. Play on...

Five years - sigh. Has it really been that long, already? RIP, Norman, and, wherever you may be, I hope that bass is still in tune and sounding as good as ever.

One fond memory I have is of Norman telling me about taking a class to perform at the Garden State Arts Center. They had to unload their equipment from the bus, in a blinding rainstorm, in the REAR of the building, through the mud, next to a smelly garbage dumpster. Later, when all his students were assembled, all thoroughly soaked, he told them, "Welcome to the wonderful world of music!" He was a great player, and an insightful musician and person. I miss knowing that he's in the world.

Jane, I idid not know of Norman´s passing. He was the best teacher I ever had and a wonderful friend. He was always positive and a huge influence on my outlook on not only my playing , but my approach to life in general. I loved him very much, and I will never Forget him. I hope that you and the family are well. I still quote him to my clients. The most prominent phase I remember was " form follows function. This has never left me and I will always remember him with love in my heart....

I hadn't heard of Norman's passing, and it sorrows me greatly. He was a GREAT musician! My wife and I spent many, many hours at the Cove listening to The Morris Nanton Trio. They also played our wedding in 1975. I studied piano with Morris, but I learned just as much about jazz by listening to the rock-solid bass lines Norman laid down. He was the best bass player I ever met, in my 50 year career as a musician.

Just learned of Norman's passing - a great sadness. I saw him a in a pit orchestra shortly before his death and shared a nice conversation with him. He is missed and it may be somewhat trite, but his kind shall not pass this way again. May your journey in the spirit world be everlasting.

My Sympathy....Didn't know of Normans passing ! I was one of his many admirers at The Cove in Roselle NJ . What a guy ! May he Rest In Peace !
Anita Murphy

Mr. Edge was my orchestra teacher for 5 years in middle and high school in the 90s. He was incredibly dedicated to music and inspiring students to be their very best. I owe my ability to play the violin to this day in many regards to him. He inspired so many people. Thank you Mr. Edge, and thanks for the jelly beans! You will be missed.

I just learned today of Norman's passing and want to extend my most sincere condolences to Jane and family. My mother, Erna, began taking me to hear the trio when I was 16 years old. Norman would spend time talking to us in a way that I used to describe as cosmic. His enthusiasm for life and all of the good that it offered was contagious. I remember how his face would light up when he spoke of Jane and then his children. As years past, our contact was limited but he was often thought of. ...