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Weldon Leo " Jack " Teagarden (August 20, 1905 – January 15, 1964) [1] was an American jazz trombonist and singer. [2] According to critic Scott Yanow 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". [3] Teagarden's early career was as a sideman ...
Apr 10, 2024 · Jack Teagarden (born August 20, 1905, Vernon, Texas, U.S.—died January 15, 1964, New Orleans, Louisiana) was an American jazz trombonist, unique because he developed a widely imitated style that appeared to have arrived fully formed. Beginning on trombone at age seven, Teagarden was entirely self-taught.
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Weldon Leo (Jack) Teagarden, jazz musician, known also as Jackson T., Mr. T, and Big Gate, was born in Vernon, Texas, on August 20, 1905, to Charles and Helen (Geinger) Teagarden. His father, an amateur comet player, worked in the oilfields, and his mother was a local piano instructor and church organist.
Weldon Leo (Jack) Teagarden, jazz musician, known also as Jackson T., Mr. T, and Big Gate, was born in Vernon, Texas, on August 20, 1905, to Charles and Helen (Geinger) Teagarden. His father, an amateur comet player, worked in the oilfields, and his mother was a local piano instructor and church organist. All four Teagarden children became ...
Sep 7, 2015 · Jack Teagarden was a trombone player, singer, and band leader whose career spanned from the 1920’s territory and New York jazz scenes to shortly before his death in 1964. Teagarden was not a successful band leader, which may explain why he is not as widely known as some other jazz trombonists, but his unusual singing style influenced several ...
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May 1, 2017 · Jack Teagarden was born in Vernon, Texas on Aug. 29, 1905, moving with his family to Chappell, Nebraska in 1918 His mother, Helen Teagarden, was a ragtime pianist and his younger siblings (trumpeter Charlie, pianist Norma and drummer Cubby) would become musicians in the future with Charlie having a significant career.
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