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 176-187 of 187 records)

Company	Matrix No.	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	89026	August 1955	Stompin' at the Savoy-4	Benny Goodman and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	89027	August 1955	One o'clock jump-2	Benny Goodman and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	89028	August 1955	Memories of you-7	Benny Goodman and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	89029	August 1955	China boy-7	Benny Goodman and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	89030	August 1955	Moonglow-8	Benny Goodman and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	89031	August 1955	Avalon-8	Benny Goodman and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	89032	August 1955	Alicia's blues	Benny Goodman and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	89033	August 1955	And the angels sing -9	Benny Goodman and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	89034	August 1955	Jersey bounce	Benny Goodman and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	89035	August 1955	Sometimes I'm happy-2	Benny Goodman and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	89036	August 1955	Shine-10	Benny Goodman and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, piano
Decca	89037	August 1955	Sing sing sing-10	Benny Goodman and his Orchestra	instrumentalist, piano

(Results 176-187 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.