Ed Soph is internationally recognized as an author, teacher, and musician. As a performer and recording artist, Ed has played with many big bands, including Stan Kenton & Woody Herman. Small group credits include Joe Henderson & Bobby Shew. Ed is currently recording and touring with trumpeter Marvin Stamm’s Quartet and bassist Eddie Gomez’s trio. He is the author of several videos on drum set playing, including MUSICAL TIME, published by Carl Fischer.
In addition to recording and touring, Ed is a former professor of 30 years in the College of Music of the University of North Texas. He has presented clinics internationally and nationally at major professional conventions of the Percussive Arts Society, the International Association of Jazz Educators, and the Jazz Education Network. Ed is a member of the PAS Hall of Fame.