Jack Teagarden

Jack Teagarden
Jack Teagarden
	Teagarden c. 1944
Background information
Born	Weldon Leo Teagarden; August 20, 1905; Vernon, Texas, U.S.
Died	January 15, 1964 (aged 58); New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Genres	Jazz; Dixieland; Swing; Big Band;
Occupation	Musician
Instruments	Trombone; Vocals;
Years active	1920–1964
Formerly of	Cotton Bailey's dance and jazz band; Peck Kelley's ensemble; Ben Pollack band; Paul Whiteman's orchestra; Louis Armstrong's All-Stars;
Website	jackteagarden.com

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.