by Bman | Jan 15, 2013 | Uncategorized
Weldon Leo "Jack" Teagarden (August 20, 1905 – January 15, 1964), known as "Big T" and "The Swingin' Gate", was a jazz trombonist, bandleader, composer, and vocalist, regarded as the "Father of Jazz Trombone" Born in Vernon, Texas, his brothers Charlie and Clois "Cub"...