Essential Classics, Vol. 24: Teddy Wilson

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Discover the foundational hits of Teddy Wilson

Essential Classics, Vol. 24: Teddy Wilson is a swing and jazz compilation album featuring legendary pianist Teddy Wilson.

Theodore Shaw Wilson (November 24, 1912 – July 31, 1986) was an American jazz pianist. Wilson's piano style was gentle, elegant, and virtuosic.
He played and recorded with the biggest names of the era, including Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Lena Horne and Lester Young.
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.

Notable Tracks 

Fools Rush In
Say It Isn't So
Easy to Love (with Billie Holiday)
My Funny Valentine (with Ben Webster)
Moonglow (with Benny Goodman, Gene Krupa, and Lionel Hampton)
Body and Soul (with Benny Carter)
After You've Gone (with Benny Carter)
All of Me

The "Essential Classics" is a massive digital compilation and reissue series available on streaming platforms like Deezer, featuring hundreds of volumes dedicated to legendary artists across jazz, easy listening, exotica, and classic pop. 

These albums, which frequently feature remastered tracks, serve as a great digital archive for discovering the foundational hits of specific musicians from the mid-20th century.

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