Details: The leading exponent of the trombone in traditional and big band jazz, Teagarden was also one of the first great white blues singers. He led many small bands throughout the thirties for recording sessions. At the same time he played with various big bands before forming his own in 1937. This collection comprises many of his classic recordings. Tracks include; "Basin Street Blues", "I'm Just Wild About Harry", "St. James Infirmary","Shine", "Big 'T' Blues