Eddie Durham

Eddie Durham

Eddie Durham (19 August, 1906–6 March, 1987) was an American jazz guitarist, trombonist, composer and musical arranger of the swing music medium born in San Marcos, Texas, probably best known for his work with musicians like Cab Calloway, Willie Bryant, Andy Kirk, Glenn Miller, Jimmie Lunceford and Count Basie, among others. [cite book | last = Carr | first = Ian | coauthors = Digby Fairweather, Brian Priestley | title = Jazz: The Rough Guide | publisher = The Rough Guides | date = 1995 | pages = p. 183 | month = | isbn = 1-8582-8137-7 ] He is the co-composer of the tune Topsy, recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra and later by many others. He also was the arranger for Glenn Miller's In the Mood.

ee also

* International Sweethearts of Rhythm

References

External links

* [http://www.durhamjazz.com/ Eddie Durham Web site]


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