Trivia

He was an inventor, redesigning mouthpieces, mutes, and water valves and inventing a new musical slide rule.

Jazz trombone virtuoso.

Was a member of "Louis Armstrong and his All-Stars."

Inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1985.

From a jazz-oriented family. Mother Helen was a ragtime pianist. Brother of pianist Norma Teagarden (1911-1996); trumpeter Charley Teagarden (1913-1984); drummer Clois (nicknamed "Cub" or "Cubby") Teagarden (1915-1969).

Buried at: Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), Los Angeles, California

He is considered one of the all-time greats in the history of jazz, known for his unique trombone style. One of the first jazz musicians to incorporate "blue notes" into his playing. Teagarden was also a respected jazz singer and developed his own blues vocal style.

He performed with Eddie Condon, Bix Beiderbecke, Paul Whiteman, Jimmy Dorsey, Tommy Dorsey, Bob Crosby, Eddie Lang, and many others.