[2] Edwards had planned to go to New York City, but Fields convinced him he could get there by way of Washington, D.C., if he worked with his band.

Edwards ended up at the "Club Alabam" on Central Avenue in Los Angeles, which later became his city of residence.

Edwards played with many jazz musicians, including his personal friend Charlie Parker, Roy Milton, Wynonie Harris, Vince Guaraldi, Joe Castro and Ernie Andrews.

[3] In 1964, Edwards played with Benny Goodman at Disneyland, and at the 1964 New York World's Fair.

[1][4] With Frank Butler With Joe Castro With Sonny Criss With Richard "Groove" Holmes With Milt Jackson With King Pleasure With Hank Jones With Julie London With Shelly Manne With Les McCann With Howard McGhee With Freddie Redd With Max Roach and Clifford Brown With Jimmy Smith With Leroy Vinnegar With Randy Weston and Melba Liston With Gerald Wilson