Eddie Costa

Edwin James Costa (August 14, 1930 – July 28, 1962) was an American jazz pianist, vibraphonist, composer and arranger. In 1957, he was chosen as DownBeat jazz critics' new star on piano and vibes – the first time that one artist won two categories in the same year. He became known for his percussive, driving piano style that concentrated on the lower octaves of the keyboard.

Costa had an eight-year recording career, during which he appeared on more than 100 albums; five of these were under his own leadership. As a sideman, he appeared in orchestras led by Manny Albam, Gil Evans, Woody Herman and others; played in smaller groups led by musicians including Tal Farlow, Coleman Hawkins, Gunther Schuller, and Phil Woods; and accompanied vocalists including Tony Bennett and Chris Connor. Costa died, aged 31, in a car accident in New York City.

Birth and Death Data: Born August 14, 1930 (Atlas), Died July 28, 1962 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1956 - 1959

Roles Represented in DAHR: piano, vibraphone

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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 89 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 103281 9/16/1957 Blues bridge Manny Albam Orchestra instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 103282 9/16/1957 The blues is everybody's business, part 3 Manny Albam Orchestra instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 103333 10/1/1957 Blues tag Manny Albam Orchestra instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 103334 10/1/1957 The blues is everybody's business, part 4 Manny Albam Orchestra instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 103488 10/10/1957 I feel pretty Manny Albam Orchestra instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 103489 10/10/1957 Cool Manny Albam Orchestra instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 103966 1/8/1958 The man I love First Modern Piano Quartet instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 103967 1/8/1958 Soon First Modern Piano Quartet instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 103968 1/8/1958 Clap yo' hands First Modern Piano Quartet instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 103969 1/8/1958 Lover walked in First Modern Piano Quartet instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 103970 1/9/1958 Mine First Modern Piano Quartet instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 103971 1/9/1958 Bess you is my woman First Modern Piano Quartet instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 103972 1/9/1958 Liza First Modern Piano Quartet instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 103974 1/9/1958 Somebody loves me First Modern Piano Quartet instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 103975 1/9/1958 Love is here to stay First Modern Piano Quartet instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 103976 1/9/1958 Someone to watch over me First Modern Piano Quartet instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 103977 1/9/1958 Fascinatin' rhythm First Modern Piano Quartet instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 104027 1/21/1958 Chattanooga choo choo Tex Beneek Orchestra instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 104028 1/21/1958 Perfidia Tex Beneek Orchestra instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 104069 1/15/1958 Guys and dolls Eddie Costa Quartet instrumentalist, vibraphone  
Decca 104070 1/15/1958 I'll know Eddie Costa Quartet instrumentalist, vibraphone  
Decca 104073 1/16/1958 What am I here for Barry Galbraith instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 104074 1/16/1958 Any place I hang my hat is home Barry Galbraith instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 104075 1/16/1958 Bull market Barry Galbraith instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 104076 1/16/1958 Nina never knew Barry Galbraith instrumentalist, piano  
(Results 26-50 of 89 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Costa, Eddie," accessed November 2, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/202159.

Costa, Eddie. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 2, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/202159.

"Costa, Eddie." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 2 November 2024.

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