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Background information | |
Birth name | Albert Edwin Condon |
Born | Goodland, Indiana, U.S. | November 16, 1905
Died | August 4, 1973 New York City, NY, U.S. | (aged 67)
Genres | Jazz, swing |
Occupation(s) | Musician, bandleader |
Instrument | Guitar |
Years active | 1921–1973 |
Labels | Commodore, OKeh, Victor, Brunswick, Columbia |
Albert Edwin Condon (November 16, 1905 – August 4, 1973) was an American jazz banjoist, guitarist, and bandleader. A leading figure in Chicago jazz, he also played piano and sang. He also owned a self-named night club in New York City.