Born: May 31, 1932 in Fortaleza, the state capitol of Ceará, Brazil.
Died: July 16, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro of respiratory failure at age 80.

Ed Lincoln, born Eduardo Lincoln Barbosa de Sabóia, 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.