- Born
- 19 August 1906
San Marcos - Died
- 6 March 1987
New York City - Country
- United States
- Record labels
- RCA Records
Biography
Eddie Durham was a jazz musician who played guitar and trombone. Eddie Durham was born on 19 August 1906 in San Marcos and died on 6 March 1987 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: RCA Records.
Edward Durham (August 19, 1906 – March 6, 1987) was an American jazz guitarist, trombonist, composer, and arranger. He was one of the pioneers of the electric guitar in jazz. The orchestras of Bennie Moten, Jimmie Lunceford, Count Basie, and Glenn Miller took great benefit from his composing and arranging skill. With Edgar Battle he composed "Topsy", which was recorded by Count Basie and became a hit for Benny Goodman. In 1938, Durham wrote "I Don't Want to Set the World on Fire" with Bennie Benjamin, Sol Marcus, and Eddie Seiler. During the 1940s, Durham created Eddie Durham's All-Star Girl Orchestra, an African-American all female swing band that toured the United States and Canada.
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Eddie Durham play?
Eddie Durham is known for playing guitar and trombone.
When and where was Eddie Durham born?
Eddie Durham was born 19 August 1906 in San Marcos.
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