Pianists · 1930–1962

Eddie Costa

American jazz musician; pianist and vibraphonist (1930–1962)

Born: 14 August 1930
Atlas
Died: 28 July 1962
New York City
Country: United States
Active: 1962–
Record labels: Coral

Biography

Eddie Costa was a jazz musician who played piano and vibraphone. Eddie Costa was born on 14 August 1930 in Atlas and died on 28 July 1962 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Coral.

Edwin James Costa (August 14, 1930 – July 28, 1962) was an American jazz pianist, vibraphonist, composer and arranger. In 1957, he was chosen as DownBeat jazz critics' new star on piano and vibes – the first time that one artist won two categories in the same year. He became known for his percussive, driving piano style that concentrated on the lower octaves of the keyboard. Costa had an eight-year recording career, during which he appeared on more than 100 albums; five of these were under his own leadership. As a sideman, he appeared in orchestras led by Manny Albam, Gil Evans, Woody Herman and others; played in smaller groups led by musicians including Tal Farlow, Coleman Hawkins, Gunther Schuller, and Phil Woods; and accompanied vocalists including Tony Bennett and Chris Connor. Costa died, aged 31, in a car accident in New York City.

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