Songs Written by Eddie DurhamTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Edward Durham (August 19, 1906 – March 6, 1987) was an American jazz guitarist, trombonist, composer, and arranger. He was one of the pioneers of the electric guitar in jazz. The orchestras of Bennie Moten, Jimmie Lunceford, Count Basie, and Glenn Miller took great benefit from his composing and arranging skill. With Edgar Battle he composed "Topsy", which was recorded by Count Basie and became a hit for Benny Goodman. In 1938, Durham wrote "I Don't Want to Set the... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Eddie Durham first charted in 1937 with One O'Clock Jump.The artist placed 10 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 5 of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 2 UK Top‑75 entries.On US RnB the artist achieved 1 number‑one.