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Eddie McKeta
Eddie is from Cleveland, OH. Starting with the accordion at age 9, he was
trained to play classical music. He picked up on the B-3 organ at age 20, when
he was introduced to Eddie Baccus and Winston Walls. That was the starting point
of McKeta's career as jazz organ player. Shortly after, Dave O'Rouke heard him
and offered him to play with Rouke's band.
A few years later, Eddie decided to go on the road with "show groups" opening for various acts such as Loe Rawls, The Letterman, and The Four Tops. Now, Eddie plays in Las Vegas as house player in the best hotels of the city. Eddie called the B-3 "the beast". "It's not playing, it's love making!" he used to say, and his motto was "Don't play for yourself, play for the people!" Eddie passed away on 29th March 2007. |
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Live At Caesars no label recorded 2001 in Las Vegas, NV/USA |
Eddie McKeta, keyboards, bass Terry Richards, vocals Rusty Rustad, alto sax, vibes Carmen Castaldi, drums |
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Live At The Blue Note no label recorded 2002 in Las Vegas, NV/USA |
Eddie McKeta, Hammond organ Mark Whitfield, guitar Tommy Chek, drums |
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Live In The Park no label recorded 2004 at 30 Something in Las Vegas, NV/USA |
Eddie McKeta, Hammond B-3 organ Pat Sherrod, drums Gene Redden, alto sax Rea Dudley, guitar |
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Live At The Carriage House no label recorded 2004 at Joey's Bistro in Las Vegas, NV/USA |
Eddie McKeta, Hammond B-3 organ Pat Sherrod, drums Gene Redden, alto sax Rea Dudley, guitar |
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