Teddy Buckner was a Dixieland jazz trumpeter born on July 16, 1909 in Texas. He was heavily influenced by Louis Armstrong and popularized the style of his hero. He was known for his improvisational skills and his ability to bring a unique sound to the genre. He was a major influence on the development of Dixieland jazz and is remembered as one of the greats of the genre.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $9 Million (2024)
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About
Dixieland jazz trumpeter who popularized the style of his hero, Louis Armstrong.
Before Fame
Learning drum and ukelele from his uncle, he picked up the trumpet from a Louis Armstrong Orchestra musician and then moved to Los Angeles to jam with jazz ensembles.
Trivia
His own jazz band played to crowds at nightclubs around Los Angeles for twenty-five years.
Family Life
He grew up in Sherman, Texas, just north of Dallas, getting his formative music education from his extended family.
Associated With
He appeared in several films of the 1930s, alongside Louis Armstrong in Pennies from Heaven and then with Fats Waller in King of Burlesque.