أحمد عبيد

Ahmed Obeid (1916, Tanta - 1980, Cairo) was an Egyptian classical composer, violinist and orchestra leader. He formed his first jazz band in Cairo during the second world war. After the war he moved to Paris to study music. He specialized in violin and conducting. Upon his return to Egypt he worked as a violin teacher. He is considered the founder of أوركسترا القاهرة السيمفوني (The Cairo Symphonic Orchestra).