Biography
Theodore Shaw Wilson (November 24, 1912 – July 31, 1986) was an American jazz pianist. Described by critic Scott Yanow as "the definitive swing pianist", Wilson's piano style was gentle, elegant, and virtuosic. His style was highly influenced by Earl Hines and Art Tatum. His work was featured on the records of many of the biggest names in jazz, including Louis Armstrong, Lena Horne, Benny Goodman, Billie Holiday, and Ella Fitzgerald. With Goodman, he was one of the first black musicians to perform prominently alongside white musicians. In addition to his extensive work as a sideman, Wilson also led his own groups and recording sessions from the late 1920s to the 1980s.
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Discography
Records they worked on — most-collected first.
The Smithsonian Collection Of Classic Jazz
1973
Phoebe Snow
1974
The Famous 1938 Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert
1950
The Famous 1938 Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert - Volume I
1950
Together Again!
1964
The Art Tatum • Ben Webster Quartet
1958
The King Of Swing Vol. 1 (1937-38 Jazz Concert No. 2)
1956
The Great Benny Goodman
1956
Lady Day
1954
The Famous 1938 Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert - Volume II
The Fabulous Baker Boys (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
1989
Classic Jazz Piano (1927-1957)
1988
The Quintessential Billie Holiday Volume 1, 1933-1935
1987
Giants Of Jazz: Billie Holiday
1979
Who's Who In Jazz Presents: Lionel Hampton
1977
The Original Recordings
1973
All-Time Greatest Hits
1972
Nina Simone Sings Billie Holiday
1972
Sarah Vaughan
1970
"The Golden Years" Volume II
1966
Jazz Sampler
1955
Mr. Wilson (The Fabulous Teddy Wilson At The Piano)
1955
Sings The Blues
1954
1937/38 Jazz Concert No. 2, Vol. 1
1950
Credited work
3,295 releases · 716 albums · active 1950–2025
- Performance · 5,977
- Other credits · 249
Studios: Carnegie Hall · WOR Studios · Chappell Recording Studios · Radio Recorders
Frequent collaborators
- Various
- Benny Goodman
- Billie Holiday
- Benny Goodman And His Orchestra
- Coleman Hawkins
- Lester Young
- Ben Webster
- Charlie Parker