Edward Valentine Bonnemère (February 15, 1921 – March 19, 1996) was an African-American jazz pianist as well as a Catholic church musician, composer and a public school teacher.
Following the completion of his Master's degree, he embarked on a notable career as a music educator within the New York City public school system.
His most enduring tenure spanned eleven years at Intermediate School 55 in Brooklyn's Oceanhill-Brownsville area, where he instructed students in vocal and instrumental music.
Bonnemère's contributions to music education extended beyond the classroom, leaving a lasting impact on countless students and colleagues alike.
[5] He joined in 1956 the Detroit club Baker's Keyboard Lounge[6] and released on the label Royal Roost the 10-inch album Ti-Pi-Tin / Five O'Clock Whistle.