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 (Results 26-50 of 186 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | PBS-09633 | 10-in. | 8/2/1937 | Smiles | Benny Goodman Quartet | Jazz/dance quartet | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Victor | PBS-09634 | 10-in. | 8/2/1937 | Liza | Benny Goodman Quartet | Jazz/dance quartet | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Victor | BS-015575 | 10-in. | 10/29/1937 | Where or when | Benny Goodman Trio | Jazz/dance trio | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Victor | BS-015576 | 10-in. | 10/29/1937 | Silhouetted in the moonlight | Benny Goodman Trio ; Martha Tilton | Jazz/dance trio, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Victor | BS-015577 | 10-in. | 10/29/1937 | Vieni, vieni | Benny Goodman Quartet | Jazz/dance quartet | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Victor | BS-017451 | 10-in. | 12/2/1937 | I'm a ding dong daddy from Dumas | Benny Goodman Quartet | Jazz/dance quartet | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Victor | BS-017754 | 10-in. | 12/21/1937 | Bei mir bist du schön | Benny Goodman Quartet ; Martha Tilton | Jazz/dance quartet, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Victor | BS-017783 | 10-in. | 12/29/1937 | Bei mir bist du schön | Benny Goodman Quartet ; Martha Tilton | Jazz/dance quartet, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Victor | BS-021625 | 10-in. | 3/25/1938 | Sweet Lorraine | Benny Goodman Trio | Jazz/dance trio | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Victor | BS-021626 | 10-in. | 3/25/1938 | The blues in your flat | Benny Goodman Quartet | Jazz/dance quartet | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Victor | BS-021627 | 10-in. | 3/25/1938 | The blues in my flat | Benny Goodman Quartet ; Lionel Hampton | Jazz/dance quartet, with male vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Victor | BS-021628 | 10-in. | 3/25/1938 | Sugar | Benny Goodman Quartet | Jazz/dance quartet | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Victor | BS-021629 | 10-in. | 3/25/1938 | Dizzy spells | Benny Goodman Quartet | Jazz/dance quartet | composer, instrumentalist, piano | |
| Victor | BS-025876 | 10-in. | 10/12/1938 | Opus 1/2 | Benny Goodman Quartet | Jazz/dance quartet | instrumentalist, piano, composer | |
| Victor | BS-025877 | 10-in. | 10/12/1938 | I must have that man | Benny Goodman Trio | Jazz/dance trio | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Victor | BS-025878 | 10-in. | 10/12/1938 | Sweet Georgia Brown | Benny Goodman Quartet | Jazz/dance quartet | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Victor | BS-025879 | 10-in. | 10/12/1938 | S' wonderful | Benny Goodman Quartet | Jazz/dance quartet | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Victor | BS-030774 | 10-in. | 12/29/1938 | Pick-a-rib | Benny Goodman Quintet | Jazz/dance quintet | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Victor | BS-030775 | 10-in. | 12/29/1938 | Pick-a-rib | Benny Goodman Quintet | Jazz/dance quintet | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Victor | BS-030776 | 10-in. | 12/29/1938 | I cried for you | Benny Goodman Quintet | Jazz/dance quintet | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Victor | BS-030777 | 10-in. | 12/29/1938 | I know that you know (And you know that I know) | Benny Goodman Quartet | Jazz/dance quartet | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Victor | BS-041409 | 10-in. | 9/11/1939 | Early session hop | Lionel Hampton Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | composer | |
| Victor | BS-043952 | 10-in. | 12/4/1939 | Booly ja-ja (Jungle dance) | Lyle "Spud" Murphy Orchestra | Jazz/dance band | songwriter | |
| Columbia | W152751 | 10-in. | 5/22/1934 | Somebody loves me | Teddy Wilson | Piano solo | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Columbia | W152752 | 10-in. | 5/22/1934 | Simple | Teddy Wilson | Piano solo | composer, instrumentalist, piano |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Wilson, Teddy," accessed May 8, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103420.
Wilson, Teddy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 8, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103420.
"Wilson, Teddy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 8 May 2024.
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LCNAR: Wilson, Teddy, 1912-1986 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n81149139
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MusicBrainz: Teddy Wilson - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/2e89725a-ac85-414c-b3b2-70f0a82fae9a
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