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 76-100 of 186 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick | B17769 | 10-in. | 7/02/1935 | A sunbonnet blue (and a yellow straw hat) | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano, leader | |
| Brunswick | B17913 | 10-in. | 7/31/1935 | What a night, what a moon, what a girl | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano, leader | |
| Brunswick | B17914 | 10-in. | 7/31/1935 | I'm painting the town red | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano, leader | |
| Brunswick | B17915 | 10-in. | 7/31/1935 | It's too hot for words | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano, leader | |
| Brunswick | B18196 | 10-in. | 10/25/1935 | Twenty-four hours a day | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano, leader | |
| Brunswick | B18197 | 10-in. | 10/25/1935 | Yankee Doodle never went to town | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano, leader | |
| Brunswick | B18199 | 10-in. | 10/25/1935 | Eeny meeny miney mo | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano, leader | |
| Brunswick | B18209 | 10-in. | 10/31/1935 | If you were mine | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano, leader | |
| Brunswick | B18316 | 10-in. | 12/03/1935 | These 'n' that 'n' those | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano, leader | |
| Brunswick | B18318 | 10-in. | 12/03/1935 | You let me down | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano, leader | |
| Brunswick | B18319 | 10-in. | 12/03/1935 | Spreadin' the rhythm around | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano, leader | |
| Brunswick | B18612 | 10-in. | 1/30/1936 | Life begins when you're in love | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano, leader | |
| Brunswick | B19495 | 10-in. | 6/30/1936 | It's like reaching for the moon | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano, leader | |
| Brunswick | B19496 | 10-in. | 6/30/1936 | These foolish things | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano, leader | |
| Brunswick | B19498 | 10-in. | 6/30/1936 | I cried for you | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano, leader | |
| Brunswick | B19499 | 10-in. | 6/30/1936 | Guess who? | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano, leader | |
| Brunswick | B20105 | 10-in. | 10/21/1936 | Easy to love | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano, leader | |
| Brunswick | B20106 | 10-in. | 10/21/1936 | With thee I swing | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano, leader | |
| Brunswick | B20107 | 10-in. | 10/21/1936 | The way you look tonight | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano, leader | |
| Brunswick | B20142 | 10-in. | 10/28/1936 | Who loves you? | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano, leader | |
| Brunswick | B20290 | 10-in. | 11/19/1936 | Pennies from heaven | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano, leader | |
| Brunswick | B20291 | 10-in. | 11/19/1936 | That's life I guess | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano, leader | |
| Brunswick | B20293 | 10-in. | 11/19/1936 | I can't give you anything but love (Baby) | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano, leader | |
| Brunswick | B20568 | 10-in. | 1/25/1937 | He ain't got rhythm | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano, leader | |
| Brunswick | B20569 | 10-in. | 1/25/1937 | This year's kisses | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano, leader |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Wilson, Teddy," accessed May 10, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103420.
Wilson, Teddy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 10, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103420.
"Wilson, Teddy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 10 May 2024.
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LCNAR: Wilson, Teddy, 1912-1986 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n81149139
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