This musician's namesake trio included pianist Teddy Wilson, and he then added vibraphonist Lionel Hampton to form his quartet.
This musician's namesake trio included pianist Teddy Wilson, and he then added vibraphonist Lionel Hampton to form his quartet. Many of his recordings were sung by Peggy Lee, including "Why Don't You Do Right?". His band performed on the TV show Let's Dance, and in 1938 he became the first jazz musician to lead a band at Carnegie Hall, where the performed "Sing, Sing, Sing". This Jewish musician is credited for hiring African Americans to play with him during the 1930s. Name this "King of Swing" who often performed with Gene Krupa and is generally regarded as the greatest jazz clarinetist.
This musician's namesake trio included pianist Teddy Wilson, and he then added vibraphonist Lionel Hampton to form his quartet.
(Benjamin David) Benny Goodman