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 51-75 of 89 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 104077 1/21/1958 Holiday Barry Galbraith instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 104078 1/21/1958 I like to recognize the tune Barry Galbraith instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 104079 1/21/1958 Portrait of Jennie Barry Galbraith instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 104080 1/21/1958 A gal in calico Barry Galbraith instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 104081 1/28/1958 Ya' gotta have rhythm Barry Galbraith instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 104082 1/28/1958 Judy's jaunt Barry Galbraith instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 104083 1/28/1958 Love is for the very young-1 Barry Galbraith instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 104084 1/28/1958 Walking Barry Galbraith instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 104085 1/16/1958 I've never been in love before Eddie Costa Quartet instrumentalist, vibraphone  
Decca 104086 1/16/1958 Luck be a lady Eddie Costa Quartet instrumentalist, vibraphone  
Decca 104087 1/17/1958 Adelaide Eddie Costa Quartet instrumentalist, vibraphone  
Decca 104088 1/17/1958 If I were a bell Eddie Costa Quartet instrumentalist, vibraphone  
Decca 104093 1/20/1958 Summer love Ralph Burns Orchestra instrumentalist, vibraphone  
Decca 104094 1/20/1958 Sweet Sue Ralph Burns Orchestra instrumentalist, vibraphone  
Decca 104095 1/20/1958 Tonight Ralph Burns Orchestra instrumentalist, vibraphone  
Decca 104096 1/20/1958 Blues for Terrisita Ralph Burns Orchestra instrumentalist, vibraphone  
Decca 104097 1/23/1958 The gypsy Ralph Burns Orchestra instrumentalist, vibraphone  
Decca 104098 1/23/1958 Witchcraft Ralph Burns Orchestra instrumentalist, vibraphone  
Decca 104099 1/23/1958 Pastel blue Ralph Burns Orchestra instrumentalist, vibraphone  
Decca 104100 1/23/1958 Lazy afternoon Ralph Burns Orchestra instrumentalist, vibraphone  
Decca 104101 1/28/1958 My heart stood still Ralph Burns Orchestra instrumentalist, vibraphone  
Decca 104102 1/28/1958 On a Sunday by the sea Ralph Burns Orchestra instrumentalist, vibraphone  
Decca 104103 1/28/1958 I hear music Ralph Burns Orchestra instrumentalist, vibraphone  
Decca 104104 1/28/1958 Swing into Spring Ralph Burns Orchestra instrumentalist, vibraphone  
Decca 105704 9/23/1958 I got plenty o' nuttin' Ralph Burns Orchestra instrumentalist, vibraphone, piano  
(Results 51-75 of 89 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Costa, Eddie," accessed November 25, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/202159.

Costa, Eddie. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 25, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/202159.

"Costa, Eddie." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 November 2024.

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