The trombone is an unwieldy instument - it's not the easiest thing to hold let alone play accurately. Jack Teagarden made it look as easy as falling off a log and in the process created a language for the jazz trombone out of Louis Armstrong's innovations that would be referenced by every other player who followed him. Besides these academic considerations though, Teagarden was a consummate entertainer, whose distinctive lazy Texan vocals were just as well loved as his instrumental prowess. This 4CD set traces his career through both of his stints with Armstrong and also includes sides cut with the likes of Bing Crosby, Benny Goodman, the Paul Whiteman Orchestra and Billie Holiday. Teagarden's mastery of his instrument shines through every track and his true star appeal is just as apparent today, over 50 years after the records were made.
92 Tracks.