Ed Mann

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Ed Mann
Mann in 2007
Background information
Birth name	Edward L. Mann
Born	(1955-01-14)January 14, 1955 Great Barrington, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died	May 31, 2024(2024-05-31) (aged 69)
Occupations	Musician composer record producer
Instruments	Mallet percussion electronic keyboards
Years active	1975–2024

Edward L. Mann (January 14, 1955 – May 31, 2024) was an American musician best known for his mallet percussion performances onstage with Frank Zappa's ensemble from 1977 to 1988, and his appearances on over 30 of Zappa's albums, both studio recordings and with Zappa's band live. Mann also released a number of CDs as a bandleader and composer.