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Eddie Durham

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Also known as Edward Durham

American musician (1906-1987)

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Eduard "Eddie" Durham (19 August 1906 – 6 March 1987) was an American jazz guitarist, trombonist, composer and musical arranger. Durham born in San Marcos, Texas is probably best known for his work with musicians like Cab Calloway, Willie Bryant, Andy Kirk, Glenn Miller, Jimmie Lunceford and Count Basie, among others. He is the co-composer (with Edgar Battle) 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

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Instance of
human
Given name
Eddie
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
San Marcos
Place of death
New York City
Occupation
trombonist
Field of work
jazz
Genre
jazz
Instrument
guitar
Record label
RCA Records
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date of birth
1906-08-19
date of death
1987-03-06
ethnic group
African Americans
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