Eddie Chamblee | |
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Birth name | Edwin Leon Chamblee |
Born | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | February 24, 1920
Died | May 1, 1999 New York City, U.S. | (aged 79)
Genres | Jazz, rhythm and blues |
Occupation | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Tenor saxophone, alto saxophone |
Years active | 1940s – 1990s |
Labels | Miracle, 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.