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Jack Teagarden

Weldon Leo "Jack" Teagarden, known as "Big T" and "The Swingin' Gate", was a jazz trombonist, bandleader, composer, and vocalist, regarded as the "Father of Jazz Trombone."

Known for

Jazz on a Summer's Day
Jazz on a Summer's Day
1960 • Self
The Glass Wall
The Glass Wall
1953 • Musician
Glory Alley
Glory Alley
1952 • Jack Teagarden
The Strip
The Strip
1951 • Himself
I'm in the Revue
I'm in the Revue
1950 • Musician
Twilight on the Prairie
Twilight on the Prairie
1944 • Jack
Hi, Good Lookin'!
Hi, Good Lookin'!
1944 • Jack Teagarden - Orchestra Leader
So's Your Uncle
So's Your Uncle
1943 • Himself

Full filmography

The Glass Wall
The Glass Wall
1953 • Musician
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Glory Alley
Glory Alley
1952 • Jack Teagarden
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The Strip
The Strip
1951 • Himself
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Hi, Good Lookin'!
Hi, Good Lookin'!
1944 • Jack Teagarden - Orchestra Leader
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Me and the Boys
1929 • Self - Trombone
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Jack Teagarden – Biography, Known For & Filmography