http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6142&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fjack-teagarden%2Fplaylists.rssAh, Jack Teagarden. He had it all. Teagarden was jazz's first great trombonist, and he changed the way the slide was used. He sang with an endearing Texas drawl, had Satchmo's phrasing and charm, and the blues billowing out of his every pore. Teagarden hit NYC big in 1928. He recorded with Bessie Smith, Red Nichols, Bix Beiderbecke, Fats Waller, and even Louis Armstrong himself. Then he signed an exclusive contract with Paul Whiteman -- a square who hired hip musicians -- in 1933 but was hardly ever featured. In 1939, Teagarden was able to free himself from his contract and start his own band. Competition was fierce during the Swing era and coupled with World War II, his band went bust in 1946. Bing Crosby paid off Teagarden's debts and Teagarden joined Louis Armstrong's group until 1951. After that, he led his own small group to much acclaim until his death from a heart attack in 1963. Teagarden made having the blues feel like a joyous privilege. - Nick DedinaNew Orleans & Early Jazzen720Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:52:06 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6142&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fjack-teagarden%2Fplaylists.rss Ah, Jack Teagarden. He had it all. Teagarden was jazz's first great trombonist, and he changed the way the slide was used. He sang with an endearing Texas drawl, had Satchmo's phrasing and charm, and the blues billowing out of his every pore. Teagarden hit NYC big in 1928. He recorded with Bessie Smith, Red Nichols, Bix Beiderbecke, Fats Waller, and even Louis Armstrong himself. Then he signed an exclusive contract with Paul Whiteman -- a square who hired hip musicians -- in 1933 but was hardly ever featured. In 1939, Teagarden was able to free himself from his contract and start his own band. Competition was fierce during the Swing era and coupled with World War II, his band went bust in 1946. Bing Crosby paid off Teagarden's debts and Teagarden joined Louis Armstrong's group until 1951. After that, he led his own small group to much acclaim until his death from a heart attack in 1963. Teagarden made having the blues feel like a joyous privilege. - Nick Dedina http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.15285615&variant=play&rws=%2Fjack-teagarden%2Fplaylists.rss Jazz Tue, 3 Nov 2009 11:24:17 -0800 Playlists Featuring Jack Teagarden on Rhapsody Online 15285615 ply.15285615 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.15285615&variant=play&rws=%2Fjack-teagarden%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.9208509&variant=play&rws=%2Fjack-teagarden%2Fplaylists.rss Jazz Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:12:58 -0800 Playlists Featuring Jack Teagarden on Rhapsody Online 9208509 ply.9208509 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.9208509&variant=play&rws=%2Fjack-teagarden%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.9151206&variant=play&rws=%2Fjack-teagarden%2Fplaylists.rss Jazz Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:41:28 -0700 Playlists Featuring Jack Teagarden on Rhapsody Online 9151206 ply.9151206 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.9151206&variant=play&rws=%2Fjack-teagarden%2Fplaylists.rss