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 151-175 of 186 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | 39217 | 10-in. | 1/2/1935 | It's unbelievable | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 39218 | 10-in. | 1/2/1935 | Whisper sweet | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 39219 | 10-in. | 1/2/1935 | Throwin' stones at the sun | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 39220 | 10-in. | 1/2/1935 | You fit into the picture | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 39387 | 10-in. | 2/25/1935 | The ghost of Dinah | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 39388 | 10-in. | 2/25/1935 | Pardon my love | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 39390 | 10-in. | 3/4/1935 | Stay out of love | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 39391 | 10-in. | 3/4/1935 | I' ll never change | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 39392 | 10-in. | 3/4/1935 | Where were you on the night of June the third? | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 39393 | 10-in. | 3/4/1935 | (Looks like I'm) Breakin' the ice | Bob Howard Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 60201 | 10-in. | 12/6/1935 | Willow tree | Mildred Bailey and her Alley Cats | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 60202 | 10-in. | 12/6/1935 | Honeysuckle rose | Mildred Bailey and her Alley Cats | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 60203 | 10-in. | 12/6/1935 | Squeeze me | Mildred Bailey and her Alley Cats | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 60204 | 10-in. | 12/6/1935 | Down-hearted blues | Mildred Bailey and her Alley Cats | instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 89016 | August 1955 | Let's dance-1 | Benny Goodman and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 89017 | August 1955 | Down south camp meetin'-2 | Benny Goodman and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 89018 | August 1955 | King Porter stomp-2 | Benny Goodman and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 89019 | August 1955 | It's been so long | Benny Goodman and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 89020 | August 1955 | Roll 'em-5 | Benny Goodman and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 89021 | August 1955 | Bugle call rag | Benny Goodman and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 89022 | August 1955 | Don't be that way-4 | Benny Goodman and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 89023 | August 1955 | You turned the tables on me | Benny Goodman and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 89024 | August 1955 | Goody goody | Benny Goodman and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 89025 | August 1955 | Slipped disc-6 | Benny Goodman and his Orchestra | instrumentalist, piano | |||
| Decca | 89026 | August 1955 | Stompin' at the Savoy-4 | Benny Goodman and his Orchestra | 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
Wikidata: Teddy Wilson - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q506052
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/111732508
MusicBrainz: Teddy Wilson - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/2e89725a-ac85-414c-b3b2-70f0a82fae9a
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