EntertainmentAmerican1936 – 2018
Eldee Young
Jazz bassist, founding member of Jazz Crusaders
Biography
American jazz bassist and composer who was a founding member of the Jazz Crusaders in the 1950s. He performed extensively in Los Angeles and contributed to the West Coast jazz scene.
Quick Facts
Category
Entertainment
Nationality
American
Born
1936
Died
2018
Thinking about the name
Eldee
American origin
“A playful, diminutive modern variant in the El- family, Eldee has a cheerful, accessible quality suggesting informality and warmth. The double-e ending gives it a contemporary nickname feel while maintaining connection to classic naming traditions.”