Charlie Teagarden
Charles Eugene Teagarden (Charles Teagarden, Jr.)
appears on 1 album
American jazz trumpeter.
Born 19 July 1913 in Vernon, Texas, USA, Died 10 December 1984 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
Teagarden played in his brother's big band in 1940, but soon branched off to lead his own ensembles. After serving in World War II, he played freelance in Los Angeles entertainment and recording studios. He played with Jimmy Dorsey in 1948-50 and Bob Crosby from 1954–58, and worked with Pete Fountain in the 1960s. He worked steadily in Las Vegas after 1959.
Brother of pianist , trombonist and bandleader Jack Teagarden, and drummer (Clois) and son of pianist .
Member of
- Harry James And His Orchestra
- Frankie Trumbauer And His Orchestra
- Jack Teagarden's Chicagoans
- Jack Teagarden And His Orchestra
- Paul Whiteman And His Orchestra
- George Wettling's Chicago Rhythm Kings
- Bob Crosby And His Orchestra
- Benny Goodman And His Orchestra
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