Jack Teagarden

USA, 1921–1964

American trombonist and singer (1905-1964), self-taught, whose legato, blues-inflected slide playing set the model for jazz trombone in the way Armstrong's did for trumpet.

MusicRoots documents 0 artists who influenced Jack Teagarden and 1 artist Jack Teagarden influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Which artists did Jack Teagarden influence?

• Tommy Dorsey — Dorsey's trombone style was, by his own account, heavily influenced by Jack Teagarden — the pioneer who freed the instrument from its tailgate role; Dorsey reputedly adjusted his playing to avoid direct comparison.