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

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 151-175 of 187 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Vocalion	22284	10-in.	1/12/1938	When a woman loves a man	Billie Holiday	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	39217	10-in.	1/2/1935	It's unbelievable	Bob Howard Orchestra		instrumentalist, piano
Decca	39218	10-in.	1/2/1935	Whisper sweet	Bob Howard Orchestra		instrumentalist, piano
Decca	39219	10-in.	1/2/1935	Throwin' stones at the sun	Bob Howard Orchestra		instrumentalist, piano
Decca	39220	10-in.	1/2/1935	You fit into the picture	Bob Howard Orchestra		instrumentalist, piano
Decca	39387	10-in.	2/25/1935	The ghost of Dinah	Bob Howard Orchestra		instrumentalist, piano
Decca	39388	10-in.	2/25/1935	Pardon my love	Bob Howard Orchestra		instrumentalist, piano
Decca	39390	10-in.	3/4/1935	Stay out of love	Bob Howard Orchestra		instrumentalist, piano
Decca	39391	10-in.	3/4/1935	I' ll never change	Bob Howard Orchestra		instrumentalist, piano
Decca	39392	10-in.	3/4/1935	Where were you on the night of June the third?	Bob Howard Orchestra		instrumentalist, piano
Decca	39393	10-in.	3/4/1935	(Looks like I'm) Breakin' the ice	Bob Howard Orchestra		instrumentalist, piano
Decca	60201	10-in.	12/6/1935	Willow tree	Mildred Bailey and her Alley Cats		instrumentalist, piano
Decca	60202	10-in.	12/6/1935	Honeysuckle rose	Mildred Bailey and her Alley Cats		instrumentalist, piano
Decca	60203	10-in.	12/6/1935	Squeeze me	Mildred Bailey and her Alley Cats		instrumentalist, piano
Decca	60204	10-in.	12/6/1935	Down-hearted blues	Mildred Bailey and her Alley Cats		instrumentalist, piano
Decca	89016		August 1955	Let's dance-1	Benny Goodman and his Orchestra		instrumentalist, piano
Decca	89017		August 1955	Down south camp meetin'-2	Benny Goodman and his Orchestra		instrumentalist, piano
Decca	89018		August 1955	King Porter stomp-2	Benny Goodman and his Orchestra		instrumentalist, piano
Decca	89019		August 1955	It's been so long	Benny Goodman and his Orchestra		instrumentalist, piano
Decca	89020		August 1955	Roll 'em-5	Benny Goodman and his Orchestra		instrumentalist, piano
Decca	89021		August 1955	Bugle call rag	Benny Goodman and his Orchestra		instrumentalist, piano
Decca	89022		August 1955	Don't be that way-4	Benny Goodman and his Orchestra		instrumentalist, piano
Decca	89023		August 1955	You turned the tables on me	Benny Goodman and his Orchestra		instrumentalist, piano
Decca	89024		August 1955	Goody goody	Benny Goodman and his Orchestra		instrumentalist, piano
Decca	89025		August 1955	Slipped disc-6	Benny Goodman and his Orchestra		instrumentalist, piano

(Results 151-175 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.