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Eddie Duran

1925 – 2019

American jazz guitarist

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About Eddie Duran

Lived 1925 – 2019 (aged 94). Eddie Duran was an American composer, jazz musician, jazz guitarist and guitarist.

Edward Lozano Duran (September 6, 1925 – November 22, 2019) was an American jazz guitarist from San Francisco. He recorded often with Vince Guaraldi and was a member of the Benny Goodman orchestra during the 1970s. He was in a trio with his brothers, Carlos Duran and Manny Duran, from 1948 to 1952. Beginning in the 1950s, he worked in San Francisco with Chet Baker, Charlie Parker, Red Norvo, George Shearing, and Flip Phillips.

Discography As leader Jazz Guitarist (Fantasy, 1957) Ginza (Concord Jazz, 1979) From Here to the Moon (Mad Eddie, 1997)

As sideman With Vince Guaraldi Vince Guaraldi Trio (Fantasy, 1956) A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing (Fantasy, 1958) In Person (Fantasy, 1963) Jazz Impressions (Fantasy, 1964) The Latin Side of Vince Guaraldi (Fantasy, 1964) Vince Guaraldi with the San Francisco Boys Chorus (D&D, 1967) Oh Good Grief! (Warner Bros.-Seven Arts, 1968) The Eclectic Vince Guaraldi (Warner Bros.-Seven Arts, 1969) Alma-Ville (Warner Bros.-Seven Arts, 1969) North Beach (D&D, 2006) An Afternoon with the Vince Guaraldi Quartet (V.A.G. Publishing, 2011)

With Tania Maria Piquant (Concord Jazz Picante, 1981) Taurus (Concord Jazz Picante, 1982) Come with Me (Concord Jazz, Picante 1983)

With Cal Tjader San Francisco Moods (Fantasy, 1958) Tjader Plays Tjazz (Fantasy, 1956) Last Night When We Were Young (Fantasy, 1975)

With others Dee Bell, Let There Be Love (Concord Jazz, 1983) Dee Bell, One by One (Concord Jazz, 1985) Stan Getz, Cal Tjader-Stan Getz Sextet (Fantasy, 1958) Benny Goodman Band, Aurex Jazz Festival '80: King of Swing (Eastworld, 1980) Jon Hendricks, Tell Me the Truth (Arista, 1975) Earl Hines, Fatha Plays Fats (Fantasy, 1956) Eiji Kitamura, Teddy Wilson, Cal Tjader, Seven Stars (Concord Jazz, 1982) Gus Mancuso, Cal Tjader, Vince Guaraldi, Introducing Gus Mancuso (Fantasy, 1956)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Eddie Duran?

American jazz guitarist (1925–2019)

When was Eddie Duran born?

Eddie Duran was born on 6 September 1925 in San Francisco.

When did Eddie Duran die?

Eddie Duran died on 22 November 2019 in Sonoma.

What was Eddie Duran's occupation?

Eddie Duran was a composer, jazz musician, jazz guitarist and guitarist.

What nationality was Eddie Duran?

Eddie Duran was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Eddie Duran

· Wikidata: Q1282768

· DBpedia: Eddie Duran

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