Eddie Chamblee

Eddie Chamblee
Birth nameEdwin Leon Chamblee
Born(1920-02-24)February 24, 1920
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
DiedMay 1, 1999(1999-05-01) (aged 79)
New York City, U.S.
GenresJazz, rhythm and blues
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Tenor saxophone, alto saxophone
Years active1940s – 1990s
LabelsMiracle, Mercury, EmArcy, Roulette, Prestige, Black & Blue

Edwin Leon Chamblee (February 24, 1920 – May 1, 1999),[1] known as Eddie "Long Gone" Chamblee, was an American tenor and alto saxophonist, and occasional vocalist, who played jazz and R&B.

  1. ^ Talevski, Nick (7 April 2010). Rock Obituaries: Knocking On Heaven's Door. Omnibus Press. p. 75. ISBN 9780857121172. Retrieved 19 August 2021 – via Google Books.