FOREWORD In the magic circle of modern musicians, a prominent place must be re- served for Jack Teagarden, pioneer swingster and trombonist par excellence. icion'—the highest tribute that con | be paid to an instrumentalist—Jack Teagarden was one of those present ot the birth of swing, and has been a loyal and proficient attendant since that momentous occasion. When tromboning is discussed the name of Jack Teagarden is always conspicuous in the conversation, years later. He began his meen at 15 and, some half dozen years later, his first professional int with Ben Pollack’s famed ‘aggregation. =a | From 1934 to 1938 he was one ete eae toportins cogs in the illustrious | Paul Whiteman musical empire. Now, with his own organization, he con- inves to forge ahead to that fo |fome which he has earned, and which is deservedly his. His contribution to the “Feist All-Star Series of Modern Rhythm Choruses” will further enhance his fame, and will most certainly be an outstanding part of the series. ‘THE PUBLISHERS ~ Born in Texas, in 1906, Jack manifestsd an early preference for the trom-_ Be bone. It was at the age of five, fabio hk se ia é storted at the mastery of that i t, achieving solo dist two. 7