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Teagarden, Jack
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popular name of Weldon Leo Teagarden
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| Jazz trombonist and singer, born in Vernon, Texas, USA. He started playing professionally at 10, and for him it always seemed easy. His embouchure was so sensitive that he barely moved the slide when he played, and when he sang it seemed as natural as talking. In 1928 he worked his way to Chicago, and supported himself playing in the Ben Pollack orchestra until 1933. He moved to New York as a featured soloist in Paul Whiteman's orchestra (1933–8) and set a new standard for jazz trombone, smooth but forceful, in numerous recordings. His first recorded vocal, ‘A Hundred Years from Today’ was a hit in 1933. Big, sleepy-eyed, and rural, he donned a tuxedo when he led his own orchestra (1939–46). He joined Louis Armstrong's All Stars (1947–51), then formed small bands for concert tours and played with local musicians in club dates. |
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