Eddy Duchin, born Edwin Frank Duchin on April 1, 1909, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, was an American pianist and bandleader. Initially a pharmacist, he began his music career with Leo Reisman's orchestra at the Central Park Casino in New York. By 1932, Duchin had taken over as the orchestra's leader, gaining popularity through regular radio broadcasts. He released several albums, including Plays Cole Porter (1990), Duchin Reminisces (1945), and I'll See You in My Dreams (1966). During World War II, Duchin served as a combat officer in the U.S. Navy, attaining the rank of lieutenant commander. After his discharge, he struggled to regain his former stardom. Duchin died on February 9, 1951, at age 41, from acute myelogenous leukemia. His life was later fictionalized in the film The Eddy Duchin Story (1956).
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Gatsby's Jazz Nights, Vol. 16 - High Society Swing
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Lights Out
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| Piano Sweet Music |
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Looking Back: The Original Piano Man
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| Essential Big Band Masters (1938-1941) |
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Best Of The Big Bands
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From The Sony Vault: Silly Scary Songs
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The Cool Concept "Piano"
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We Love Vintage Music, Vol. 22
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We Love Vintage Music, Vol. 19
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| Musica Sin Palabras |
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Cheek to Cheek
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Giants Of Jazz
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| The Al Capone Memory Lane |
| One Hit Wonders of the 1930s |