Teddy Wilson
American jazz pianist (1912-1986) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 73
Theodore Shaw Wilson 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.
Teddy Wilson is read about 100 times a day, in 29 languages.
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Norman Granz Produced Pres and Teddy (1959)
Billie Holiday Bandmate in Teddy Wilson and his Orchestra
Louis Armstrong Duets: I Can't Believe That You're in Love with Me (1926)
Count Basie Duets: I Can't Believe That You're in Love with Me (1926)
Artie Shaw Duets: I Can't Believe That You're in Love with Me (1926)
Lester Young Duets: Pres and Teddy (1959)
Robbie Robertson Produced Carny (1980)
Earl Hines Duets: I Can't Believe That You're in Love with Me (1926)
Tony Burton Also in The Hunter and The River Niger
Cliff Edwards Duets: I Can't Believe That You're in Love with Me (1926)
Marian McPartland Duets: Elegant Piano (1972)
Gregory Ratoff Produced Something to Shout About (1943)- Helen Merrill Duets: Helen Sings, Teddy Swings (1970)
Buzz Kulik Directed The Hunter (1980)
Nat Gonella Duets: I Can't Believe That You're in Love with Me (1926)
Roger Wolfe Kahn Duets: I Can't Believe That You're in Love with Me (1926)- Hanus Burger Directed Boogie-Woogie Dream (1944)
- Krishna Shah Directed The River Niger (1976)
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About this person
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.
