Sunday, 17 July 2016

Teddy Wilson

Theodore Shaw "Teddy " Wilson (November 24, 1912 – July 31, 1986)


Jazz Pianist, Teddy Willson, was an important Musician to the Jazz genre. He played on over 50 hits by Lena Horne, Billy Holiday, etc. He worked both in Jazz and Swing and also had a Big Band of his own, after  being in multiple  Big Bands of the era. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: All of me (with Earl Hines), After you're gone, Rosetta, More than you know and The way you look tonight

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teddy_Wilson
Background information
Birth nameTheodore Shaw Wilson
BornNovember 24, 1912
Austin, Texas, U.S.
DiedJuly 31, 1986 (aged 73)
New Britain, Connecticut, U.S,
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsPiano
Associated actsLouis ArmstrongEarl Hines,Billie HolidayLester Young,Lena HorneBenny Goodman

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