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| Eddie Durham | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Edward Durham |
| Born | August 19, 1906 San Marcos, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | March 6, 1987 (aged 80) New York City |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, arranger |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, trombone |
| Years active | 1920s–1980s |
| Labels | RCA |
Edward Durham (August 19, 1906 – March 6, 1987)[1] was an American jazz guitarist,[2] 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,[2] 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.[2]
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.[3]
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- ^ Daniels, Douglas Henry (2006). One O'Clock Jump: The Unforgettable History of the Oklahoma City Blue Devils. Boston: Beacon Press. pp. 193–197.