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Albert Edwin Condon (November 16, 1905 – August 4, 1973) was an American jazz banjoist, guitarist, and bandleader. A leading figure in Chicago jazz, he also played piano and sang. He also owned a self-named night club in New York City .
Eddie Condon. Photo Down Beat Magazine by Hank O’Neal. In both 1943 and ‘44 a wisecracking fast-talking Midwesterner named Eddie Condon won the Down Beat magazine poll for jazz guitar. Eddie Condon was Chicago jazz in the 1940s. He was a brilliant bandleader, composer and entrepreneur.
Jan 24, 2019 · Eddie Condon: Profiles in Jazz. Scott Yanow. January 24, 2019. Profiles In Jazz. Eddie Condon took extremely few guitar solos in his career (all very early), did not sing after the 1920s, and only wrote a couple of songs and arrangements. But despite that, he was one of the most important figures in classic jazz.
Active. 1920s - 1970s. Born. November 16, 1905 in Goodland, IN. Died. August 4, 1973 in New York, NY. Genre. Jazz, Vocal. Styles. Big Band, Dixieland, Swing, Standards, Stride, Early Jazz, Guitar Jazz, Jazz Instrument. Also Known As. Albert Edwin Condon. Album Highlights. New Releases. Discover. Articles. Staff Picks. Advanced Search. Remove Ads.
Sadly, Eddie died on August 4th, 1973, three months before its publication. Such was his stature that the following day, his obituary appeared on the front page of the Sunday The New York Times under the headline Eddie Condon, Jazz Leader for 50 Years, Dies at 67.
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Oct 15, 2018 · Jazz musician Eddie Condon's bio, concert & touring information, albums, reviews, videos, photos and more.
Aug 5, 1973 · Eddie Condon, the jazz guitarist who performed with most of the outstanding jazz musicians of the last half century, died yesterday at Mount Sinai Hospital at the age of 67. He lived at 27 ...
