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 76-89 of 89 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 105705 9/23/1958 My man's gone now Ralph Burns Orchestra instrumentalist, vibraphone, piano  
Decca 105706 9/23/1958 It takes a long pull to get there Ralph Burns Orchestra instrumentalist, piano, vibraphone  
Decca 105732 9/30/1958 Bess oh where is my Bess? Ralph Burns Orchestra instrumentalist, vibraphone, piano  
Decca 105733 9/30/1958 I loves you Porgy Ralph Burns Orchestra instrumentalist, vibraphone, piano  
Decca 105734 9/30/1958 Summertime Ralph Burns Orchestra instrumentalist, vibraphone, piano  
Decca 105735 9/30/1958 Bess you is my woman now Ralph Burns Orchestra instrumentalist, vibraphone, piano  
Decca 105758 10/3/1958 It ain't necessarily so Ralph Burns Orchestra instrumentalist, vibraphone, piano  
Decca 105759 10/3/1958 Oh Lord, I'm on my way Ralph Burns Orchestra instrumentalist, vibraphone, piano  
Decca 105760 10/3/1958 Red headed woman Ralph Burns Orchestra instrumentalist, vibraphone, piano  
Decca 105761 10/3/1958 There's a boat that's leaving soon for New York Ralph Burns Orchestra instrumentalist, vibraphone, piano  
Decca 106711 3/2/1959 Blue and sentimental Mary Ann McCall instrumentalist, vibraphone  
Decca 106712 3/2/1959 The thrill is gone Mary Ann McCall instrumentalist, vibraphone  
Decca 106713 3/2/1959 Melancholy nights Mary Ann McCall instrumentalist, vibraphone  
Decca 106714 3/2/1959 Melancholy is a friend of mine Mary Ann McCall instrumentalist, vibraphone  
(Results 76-89 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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