Eddie Wittstein (February 22, 1885 – December 22, 1975) was an American bandleader popular in New Haven, Connecticut and Yale University in the first half of the 20th century.
[3][2][4] A 1924 newspaper profile credited Wittstein for launching the careers of opera singer Rosa Ponselle, dancer Allyn King, and actress/dancer Diana Allen.
According to the story, after Wittstein started playing violin for Yale students about 20 years prior.
[5] Broadway composer Harold Rome also played for piano for Wittstein's band while attending Yale in 1927.
[6] Wittstein, still conducting at age 89, was highlighted in a 1974 article in The New York Times about a revival of Yale's annual prom.