![]() Portrait of Eddie Condon, Eddie Condon's, New York, N.Y. Image by William P. Gottlieb, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Eddie CondonEddie Condon Eddie Condon American jazz banjoist, guitarist, and bandleader (1905–1973) 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. Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Eddie Condon Condon in 1946 Background information Birth name Albert Edwin Condon Born (1905-11-16)November 16, 1905 Goodland, Indiana, U.S. Died August 4, 1973(1973-08-04) (aged 67) New York City, NY, U.S. Genres Jazz, swing Occupation(s) Musician, bandleader Instrument Guitar Years active 1921–1973 Labels Commodore, OKeh, Victor, Brunswick, Columbia Close Early years Condon was born in Goodland, Indiana,[1] the son of John and… (Source: Wikipedia)
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