Teddy Wilson
- Type: Musician
- Country: United States
- Born: 24 November 1912, Austin, Texas, United States
- Died: 31 July 1986, New Britain, Connecticut, United States
- Active: 1929–1986
Biography
Teddy Wilson was an American jazz pianist from Austin, Texas, celebrated as the definitive swing pianist. A member of the *Benny Goodman* Trio and Quartet from 1935, he helped break the colour bar in American jazz. His refined touch graced classic recordings by *Billie Holiday*, *Lena Horne*, *Ella Fitzgerald* and *Lester Young*, and he led his own groups and recording sessions from the 1930s into the 1980s, later teaching at the Juilliard School.
Teddy Wilson Discography
- Columbia Presents Teddy Wilson and His Piano (1942) - Album - rated 3.25/5
- Piano Moods (1950) - Album - rated 3.18/5
- The Jazz Giants '56 (1956) - Album - rated 3.93/5
- I Got Rhythm (1956) - Album - rated 3.95/5
- Pres and Teddy (1959) - Album - rated 3.9/5