Person
- Born
- 1922-03-15
- Died
- 1978-08-07
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Eddie grew up within a family to whom the music of his local brass band featured highly. He was soon able to play a variety of instruments though he was most accomplished on the trumpet. After World War II, he graduated from playing as an amateur in brass bands to professional engagements with popular dance orchestras of the day including that of Geraldo, and he soon became renowned for the virtuosity of his performances. Following his exposure on TV with the Stanley Black Orchestra <a href="htt
Key dates
- Born
- 15 March 1922
- Died
- 7 August 1978
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Eddie
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Place of birth
- Preston
- Place of death
- Johannesburg
- Occupation
- trumpeter
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Instrument
- trumpet