Eddie Shaw
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Saxophonists · 1937–2018

Eddie Shaw

African American, Chicago blues tenor saxophonist

Born
20 March 1937
Stringtown
Died
29 January 2018
Chicago
Country
United States
Active
2018–
Record labels
Alligator Records
Discography
4 albums

Biography

Eddie Shaw was a jazz musician who played saxophone. Eddie Shaw was born on 20 March 1937 in Stringtown and died on 29 January 2018 in Chicago. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Alligator Records. The discography here lists 4 albums, from “Too Many Highways” (1999) to “Home Alone” (2009).

Eddie Shaw (March 20, 1937 – January 29, 2018) was an American Chicago blues tenor saxophonist, arranger and bandleader. He led Howlin' Wolf's band, the Wolf Gang, from 1972, both before Wolf's death in 1976 and subsequently.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Too Many Highways 1999
Four Decades Of Eddie Shaw 2005
Home Alone 2009
Movin' and Groovin' Man

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Eddie Shaw play?

Eddie Shaw is known for playing saxophone.

When and where was Eddie Shaw born?

Eddie Shaw was born 20 March 1937 in Stringtown.

What are Eddie Shaw's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Too Many Highways (1999), Four Decades Of Eddie Shaw (2005), Home Alone (2009) and Movin' and Groovin' Man.

External links

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