Person

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,…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
United States
Born
November 24th, 1912
Died
July 31st, 1986
Genres
Labels
Columbia
LaserLight Digital
Dial Records
Philips
CBS
Last updated: January 11th, 2023

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