Teddy Bunn (1909 - July 20, 1978) was an American jazz and blues guitarist.… Read Full Bio ↴Teddy Bunn (1909 - July 20, 1978) was an American jazz and blues guitarist.
Theodore Bunn was born in Freeport, New York in 1909. Twenty years later in 1929 he began recording with Duke Ellington as a guest performer. From 1929 to 1931, he played with The Washboard Serenaders. He recorded with the Spirits of Rhythm from 1932 to 1937 and again from 1939 to 1941.
Bunn recorded with such musicians as James P. Johnson, Cow cow Davenport, Sidney Bechet, Johnny Dodds, Jimmie Noone, J.C. Higginbotam and Lionel Hampton. After he recorded for Blue Note four solo numbers, his popularity apparently declined.
By the 1970's Bunn played electric guitar almost exclusively in rhythm & blues bands. He died on July 20, 1978 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Theodore Bunn was born in Freeport, New York in 1909. Twenty years later in 1929 he began recording with Duke Ellington as a guest performer. From 1929 to 1931, he played with The Washboard Serenaders. He recorded with the Spirits of Rhythm from 1932 to 1937 and again from 1939 to 1941.
Bunn recorded with such musicians as James P. Johnson, Cow cow Davenport, Sidney Bechet, Johnny Dodds, Jimmie Noone, J.C. Higginbotam and Lionel Hampton. After he recorded for Blue Note four solo numbers, his popularity apparently declined.
By the 1970's Bunn played electric guitar almost exclusively in rhythm & blues bands. He died on July 20, 1978 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
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i got rhythm
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Mark Conlan
Teddy Bunn, one of the great unsung heroes of early jazz guitar! Check out his version of "I Got Rhythm" with the Spirits of Rhythm from 1933 -- it's bebop 12 years early!
ragpicker006
Excellent. An extended guitar break like this was rare in those days so great to hear it!
Chris Wright
This is just class.
MrJimmienoone
Yippiehhhh, I'm not alone, there are people who share my taste...! Thank you for uploading this!!!
MrGandharva108
Fabulous !
Bob Stepno
a Spirits of Rhythm cut, judging by that tasteful shimmery rhythm tiple in the background?
Anthony Florence
Wow o wow!
Michael Profita
wow
Danet dare Dare
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