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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]
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.
Biography - Jack Teagarden. 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.
A very interesting documentary about Jack Teagarden. Lots of clips of Jack, including home movies, as well as interviews with musicians who worked with him, relatives, and others. ...more
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.
Teagarden’s tromboning, an honest form of artistry, is often credited with advancing the instrument to the highest level of technical achievement among today’s modern musicians. He also has made a case for jazz’s lyrical quality for nearly 40 years of his professional playing.
May 1, 2017 · One of the most beloved figures in jazz history, Jack Teagarden was a double-threat as a trombonist and a singer. Before he arrived in New York in 1928, most trombonists played in a guttural percussive style that had been pioneered by Kid Ory in New Orleans.
