About Eddie Randle
Lived 1907 – 1997 (aged 89). Eddie Randle was an American musician and bandleader.
Eddie Randle (born May 27, 1907, Villa Ridge, Illinois – May 9, 1997 in St. Louis ) was an American Jazz trumpeter and band leader. He was leader of the band, Eddie Randle and his Blue Devils.
During his career Randle hired a number of young local musicians in St. Louis, who would go on to be famous jazz performers, including Miles Davis, Clark Terry, Jimmy Forrest, Willie Akins.
"Randle was business agent for the St. Louis musicians’ union, Local 197 during the 1940s."
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Who was Eddie Randle?
American musician and bandleader
When was Eddie Randle born?
Eddie Randle was born on 27 May 1907 in Cairo.
When did Eddie Randle die?
Eddie Randle died on 9 May 1997.
What was Eddie Randle's occupation?
Eddie Randle was a musician and bandleader.
What nationality was Eddie Randle?
Eddie Randle was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eddie Randle. https://biography.guide/eddie-randle/
MLA: "Eddie Randle." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eddie-randle/.
Chicago: "Eddie Randle." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eddie-randle/.
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