Eddie Condon

An influential jazz guitarist and bandleader, played a significant role in the development of American jazz music. Condon was associated with the Chicago jazz scene and became a prominent figure in the genre during the 1920s and 1930s. His career included collaborations with renowned musicians and the formation of various bands, which helped to popularize traditional jazz styles. Condon also contributed to the evolution of jazz by hosting prominent jazz sessions and recording numerous albums. In the 1940s, he opened a jazz club in New York City that became a staple for jazz enthusiasts.