Teddy Wilson

Teddy Wilson

Theodore Shaw Wilson (November 24, 1912 – July 31, 1986) was an American jazz pianist. Described by critic Scott Yanow as "the definitive swing pianist", Wilson's piano style was gentle, elegant, and virtuosic. His style was highly influenced by Earl Hines and Art Tatum. His work was featured on the records of many of the biggest names in jazz, including Louis Armstrong, Lena Horne, Benny Goodman, Billie Holiday, and Ella Fitzgerald. With Goodman, he was one of the first black musicians to perform prominently alongside white musicians. In addition to his extensive work as a sideman, Wilson also led his own groups and recording sessions from the late 1920s to the 1980s.

Birth and Death Data: Born November 24, 1912 (Austin), Died July 31, 1986 (New Britain)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1933 - 1955

Roles Represented in DAHR: piano, leader, composer, songwriter

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 76-100 of 187 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Brunswick	B17768	10-in.	7/02/1935	Miss Brown to you	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, piano, leader
Brunswick	B17769	10-in.	7/02/1935	A sunbonnet blue (and a yellow straw hat)	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, piano, leader
Brunswick	B17913	10-in.	7/31/1935	What a night, what a moon, what a girl	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, piano, leader
Brunswick	B17914	10-in.	7/31/1935	I'm painting the town red	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, piano, leader
Brunswick	B17915	10-in.	7/31/1935	It's too hot for words	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, piano, leader
Brunswick	B18196	10-in.	10/25/1935	Twenty-four hours a day	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, piano, leader
Brunswick	B18197	10-in.	10/25/1935	Yankee Doodle never went to town	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, piano, leader
Brunswick	B18199	10-in.	10/25/1935	Eeny meeny miney mo	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, piano, leader
Brunswick	B18209	10-in.	10/31/1935	If you were mine	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, piano, leader
Brunswick	B18316	10-in.	12/03/1935	These 'n' that 'n' those	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, piano, leader
Brunswick	B18318	10-in.	12/03/1935	You let me down	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, piano, leader
Brunswick	B18319	10-in.	12/03/1935	Spreadin' the rhythm around	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, piano, leader
Brunswick	B18612	10-in.	1/30/1936	Life begins when you're in love	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, piano, leader
Brunswick	B19495	10-in.	6/30/1936	It's like reaching for the moon	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, piano, leader
Brunswick	B19496	10-in.	6/30/1936	These foolish things	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, piano, leader
Brunswick	B19498	10-in.	6/30/1936	I cried for you	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, piano, leader
Brunswick	B19499	10-in.	6/30/1936	Guess who?	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, piano, leader
Brunswick	B20105	10-in.	10/21/1936	Easy to love	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, piano, leader
Brunswick	B20106	10-in.	10/21/1936	With thee I swing	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, piano, leader
Brunswick	B20107	10-in.	10/21/1936	The way you look tonight	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, piano, leader
Brunswick	B20142	10-in.	10/28/1936	Who loves you?	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, piano, leader
Brunswick	B20290	10-in.	11/19/1936	Pennies from heaven	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, piano, leader
Brunswick	B20291	10-in.	11/19/1936	That's life I guess	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, piano, leader
Brunswick	B20293	10-in.	11/19/1936	I can't give you anything but love (Baby)	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, piano, leader
Brunswick	B20568	10-in.	1/25/1937	He ain't got rhythm	Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, piano, leader

(Results 76-100 of 187 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Wilson, Teddy," accessed November 1, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103420.

Wilson, Teddy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 1, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103420.

"Wilson, Teddy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 1 November 2024.