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Theodore Shaw Wilson (November 24, 1912 – July 31, 1986) [1] was an American jazz pianist. Described by critic Scott Yanow as "the definitive swing pianist", [2] Wilson's piano style was gentle, elegant, and virtuosic. [3] . His style was highly influenced by Earl Hines and Art Tatum. [4] .
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Apr 25, 2024 · Teddy Wilson (born Nov. 24, 1912, Austin, Texas, U.S.—died July 31, 1986, New Britain, Conn.) was an American jazz musician who was one of the leading pianists during the big band era of the 1930s and ’40s; he was also considered a major influence on subsequent generations of jazz pianists.
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Teddy Wilson. American jazz pianist. Born November 24, 1912, Austin, Texas, USA. Died July 31, 1986, New Britain, Connecticut, USA. Described by jazz critic Scott Yanow as "the definitive swing pianist." Wilson's sophisticated and elegant style was featured on the records of many of the biggest names in jazz including Louis Armstrong, Lena ...
Teddy Wilson was born on 10 December 1943 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Good Times (1974), Blood In, Blood Out (1993) and Life Stinks (1991). He was married to Joan Pringle. He died on 21 July 1991 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
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Described by critic Scott Yannow as "the definitive swing pianist", Wilson's sophisticated and elegant style was featured on the records of many of the biggest names in jazz including Louis ...
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Teddy Wilson was one of the swing era's finest pianists, a follower of Earl Hines' distinctive "trumpetstyle" piano playing. Wilson forged his own unique approach from Hines' influence, as well as from the styles of Art Tatum and Fats Waller.
