Jack Teagarden
Jack Teagarden | |
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Teagarden c. 1944 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Weldon Leo Teagarden |
| Born | August 20, 1905 Vernon, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | January 15, 1964 (aged 58) New Orleans, Louisiana, United States |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instruments | |
| Years active | 1920–1964 |
| Website | jackteagarden |
Weldon Leo "Jack" Teagarden (August 20, 1905 – January 15, 1964) was an American jazz trombonist and singer. He led both of his bands himself and was a sideman for Paul Whiteman's orchestra. From 1946 to 1951, he played in Louis Armstrong's All-Stars.