Ed Lincoln

Who was Ed Lincoln?

Ed Lincoln was a Brazilian musician, composer and arranger known for a wide variety of styles. As a bassist, he was present at the earliest moments of bossa nova and as a Hammond organ player, he was foundational in establishing the sound of Brazilian jazz and space age pop.

His most widely heard compositions include O Ganso, É o Cid, Palladium and Ai que Saudade Dessa Nega. His most successful arrangements include O Bêbado, Na Onda do Berimbau, Romantic Partners and The Blues Walk, the latter in collaboration with American trumpeter Clifford Brown.