Teddy Wilson Vinyl Records

Teddy Wilson was an American jazz pianist and composer born in Austin, Texas in 1912. He is best known for being part of the Benny Goodman Trio, which he joined in 1935 and performed with for three years. He also performed with the likes of Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Louis Armstrong. Wilson was a major influence on jazz piano, and his melodic and sophisticated style was a major influence on the swing era.

Wilson released numerous albums throughout his career, including his first album “Teddy Wilson & His Orchestra” in 1937 and “Teddy Wilson & His Orchestra Vol. 2” in 1938. His most notable albums include “Teddy Wilson & His Orchestra at Carnegie Hall” in 1939, which featured classics such as “How High the Moon” and “Stardust”. Other standout albums include “The Teddy Wilson Trio”, “Teddy Wilson & His All Star Jam Band”, and “Teddy Wilson Trio Plays the Classics”.

Some of Wilson’s most popular songs include “Lullaby of Birdland”, “I Got Rhythm”, “Blue Moon”, and “I’ll Remember April”.

An interesting fact about Teddy Wilson is that he was the first African American jazz musician to be featured as a regular member of a white band. He was also the first African American musician to appear on the cover of a record album.