Teddy Wilson ... Theodore Shaw Wilson (November 24, 1912 – July 31, 1986) [1] was an American jazz pianist. Described by critic Scott Yanow as "the definitive swing pianist", [2] Wilson's piano style was …

Teddy Wilson began his career in the entertainment industry as a child actor on the internationally syndicated series You Can't Do That On Television. After earning an Honours B.A. in Political …

Teddy Wilson was one of the swing era's finest pianists, a follower of Earl Hines' distinctive "trumpetstyle" piano playing. Wilson forged his own unique approach from Hines' influence, as well …

Nov 20, 2025 · Teddy Wilson was an American jazz musician who was one of the leading pianists during the big band era of the 1930s and ’40s; he was also considered a major influence on subsequent …

Throughout his television and film career, Wilson was credited interchangeably with either Theodore (36) or Teddy (50) as his given name. Born in Harlem, New York City, Wilson studied music at Florida …

Apr 27, 2025 · Teddy Wilson was more than just a jazz pianist—he was a pioneer, a virtuoso, and a musician whose elegance and precision helped define the swing era. Born in Austin, Texas, in 1912, …

Dec 31, 2024 · Despite the predictability of his playing, Teddy Wilson remained a household name throughout his life. He visited Europe and Japan frequently starting in the mid-1960s, performing in …