Oral history interview with Eddie Durham, 1978 Aug. and Nov.

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Oral history interview with Eddie Durham, 1978 Aug. and Nov.

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Durham discusses his childhood in San Marcos, Texas and how his family played music together. He went on to discuss his musical career and his experiences playing with other musicians and bands.

Transcript : 1 v. (264 leaves) ; 28 cm.

Texas State University-San Marcos, Albert B. Alkek Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7171392

Texas State University-San Marcos, Albert B. Alkek Library

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Dance, Stanley, 1899-

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Eddie Durham, one of the most important Swing Era composer-arrangers, was born in San Marcos, Texas, on August 19, 1906. He was the son of Luella Rabb and Joseph Durham, Sr. Eddie and his brothers formed the Durham Brothers Orchestra in the early 1920s. According to Eddie he began as a professional musician at age ten and at eighteen he was with the 101 Ranch Brass Band. In 1926 he joined a jazz group and toured the Southwest before joining the Blue Devils in 1928. He moved to New York in 1934. ...