A major force in elevating the trombone from a novelty instrument to a jazz powerhouse, Jack Teagarden soon overshadowed all of his competition on his instrument, and he often contributed vocals in a charming, lazy style that mirrored his trombone solos. Here are all of Mr. T's most brilliant recordings, from his rise as a session player to the formation of his own big band, gathered together for the first time on a single CD, featuring remastered sound, detailed notes by Scott Yanow and rare historic photos.