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 126-150 of 186 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick | B23643 | 10-in. | 10/31/1938 | Here it is tomorrow again | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano, leader | |
| Brunswick | B23687 | 10-in. | 11/09/1938 | Say it with a kiss | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano, leader | |
| Brunswick | B23688 | 10-in. | 11/09/1938 | April in my heart | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano, leader | |
| Brunswick | B23689 | 10-in. | 11/09/1938 | I'll never fail you | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano, leader | |
| Brunswick | B23690 | 10-in. | 11/09/1938 | They say | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano, leader | |
| Brunswick | B23760 | 10-in. | 11/28/1938 | You're so desirable | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano, leader | |
| Brunswick | B23761 | 10-in. | 11/28/1938 | You're gonna see a lot of me | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano, leader | |
| Brunswick | B23762 | 10-in. | 11/28/1938 | Hello, my darling | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano, leader | |
| Brunswick | B23763 | 10-in. | 11/28/1938 | Let's dream in the moonlight | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano, leader | |
| Brunswick | B24044 | 10-in. | 1/30/1939 | What shall I say? | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano, leader | |
| Brunswick | B24045 | 10-in. | 1/30/1939 | It's easy to blame the weather | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano, leader | |
| Brunswick | B24046 | 10-in. | 1/30/1939 | More than you know | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano, leader | |
| Brunswick | B24047 | 10-in. | 1/30/1939 | Sugar (That sugar baby o' mine) | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano, leader | |
| Vocalion | 20506 | 10-in. | 1/12/1937 | One never knows, does one? | Billie Holiday | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Vocalion | 20507 | 10-in. | 1/12/1937 | I've got my love to keep me warm | Billie Holiday | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Vocalion | 20508 | 10-in. | 1/12/1937 | If my heart could only talk | Billie Holiday | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Vocalion | 20509 | 10-in. | 1/12/1937 | Please keep me in your dreams | Billie Holiday | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Vocalion | 20918 | 10-in. | 4/01/1937 | Where is the sun? | Billie Holiday | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Vocalion | 20919 | 10-in. | 4/01/1937 | Let's call the whole thing off | Billie Holiday | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Vocalion | 20920 | 10-in. | 4/01/1937 | They can't take that away from me | Billie Holiday | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Vocalion | 20921 | 10-in. | 4/01/1937 | I don't know if I'm coming or going | Billie Holiday | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Vocalion | 22281 | 10-in. | 1/12/1938 | Now they call it swing | Billie Holiday | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Vocalion | 22282 | 10-in. | 1/12/1938 | On the sentimental side | Billie Holiday | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Vocalion | 22283 | 10-in. | 1/12/1938 | Back in your own backyard | Billie Holiday | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Vocalion | 22284 | 10-in. | 1/12/1938 | When a woman loves a man | Billie Holiday | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, piano |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Wilson, Teddy," accessed April 27, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103420.
Wilson, Teddy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 27, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103420.
"Wilson, Teddy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 27 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Wilson, Teddy, 1912-1986 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n81149139
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