Jack Teagarden
Weldon Leo "Jack" Teagarden (August 20, 1905 – January 15, 1964) was an American jazz trombonist and singer. 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". Teagarden's early career was as a sideman with the likes of Paul Whiteman and lifelong friend Louis Armstrong.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Weldon Leo Teagarden |
| Born | August 20, 1905 Vernon, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | January 15, 1964 (aged 58) New Orleans, Louisiana |
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| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Trombone, vocals |
| Years active | 1920–1964 |
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