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Eddie Lang

Before Eddie Lang, guitar virtuosity was not considered to be an asset in jazz music. But the Philadelphia-born guitarist made the instrument stand out beyond its usual role in providing background color, and displayed a versatility that didn’t leave him limited to any one technique. Born on October 25, 1902, Lang switched to the guitar after years of playing the violin and banjo in his youth, and his prowess was immediately evident. Lang’s professional career began in the Mound City Blue Blowers in 1924, and regularly collaborated with his childhood friend, violinist Joe Venu...