Eddie Vinson
American jump blues, jazz, bebop and R&B alto saxophonist and blues shouter
About Eddie Vinson
Lived 1917 – 1988 (aged 70). Eddie Vinson was an American singer, jazz musician, saxophonist, musician, composer and singing.
Biography Vinson was born in Houston, Texas. He started out with Milton Larkin's orchestra in the 1930s.
There is some controversy over who composed "Four".
He died aged 70 in 1988, from a heart attack while undergoing chemotherapy, in Los Angeles, California.
Discography
With Oliver Nelson Swiss Suite (Flying Dutchman, 1971 [rel. 1972])
With Arnett Cobb and the Muse All Stars Live at Sandy's! (Muse 5191, 1978 [rel. 1980]) More Arnett Cobb and the Muse All Stars (Live at Sandy's!) (Muse 5236, 1978 [rel. 1983])
With Buddy Tate and the Muse All Stars Live at Sandy's (Muse 5198, 1978 [rel. 1980]) Hard Blowin' (Live at Sandy's) (Muse 5249, 1978 [rel. 1984])
With Helen Humes and the Muse All Stars Helen Humes and the Muse All Stars (Muse 5217, 1978 [rel. 1980]) - with Arnett Cobb and Buddy Tate
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Eddie Vinson?
American jump blues, jazz, bebop and R&B alto saxophonist and blues shouter (1917–1988)
When was Eddie Vinson born?
Eddie Vinson was born on 18 December 1917 in Houston.
When did Eddie Vinson die?
Eddie Vinson died on 2 July 1988 in Los Angeles.
What was Eddie Vinson's occupation?
Eddie Vinson was a singer, jazz musician, saxophonist, musician, composer and singing.
What nationality was Eddie Vinson?
Eddie Vinson was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eddie Vinson. https://biography.guide/eddie-vinson/
MLA: "Eddie Vinson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eddie-vinson/.
Chicago: "Eddie Vinson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eddie-vinson/.
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