Eddie Condon was an American jazz banjoist, guitarist, and bandleader, renowned as a leading figure in the Chicago jazz scene. His New York City club, Eddie Condon's, became a legendary venue for Dixieland-style jazz for several decades. He was a rhythm guitarist who rarely took solos, preferring to drive the ensemble with his steady beat. Condon's autobiography, 'We Called It Music,' remains a vital chronicle of the early days of jazz from a musician's perspective.