Swing, big-band and Dixieland trumpeter who stayed somewhat in the
shadows of his famous older brother, jazz trombonist Jack Teagarden, who he
followed into Ben Pollack's Orchestra and sometimes partnered with to
record.
From a jazz family. Brother of pianist Norma Teagarden (1911-1961);
drummer Clois ("Cubby") Teagarden (1915-1969). Mother Helen Teagarden
was a ragtime pianist.