Weldon Leo “Jack” Teagarden (August 20, 1905 – January 15, 1964) was an American jazz trombonist and singer. According to critic Scott Yannow of Allmusic, Teagarden was the preeminent American jazz trombone player before the bebop era of the 1940s and “one of the best jazz singers too”. Teagarden’s early career was as a sideman with the likes of Paul Whiteman and lifelong friend Louis Armstrong.
instruments played
trombone
Vocals
Associated Acts
Peck Kelley, Louis Armstrong, Earl Hines, Benny Goodman, Bobby Hackett, Bix Beiderbecke, Glenn Miller, Paul Whiteman
Birth Name
Weldon Leo Teagarden
Genres
Jazz, dixieland, swing, big band
Years Active
1920 1964
Name
Jack Teagarden
Nationality
United States of America