[Dixielandjazz] Benny Goodman, Teddy Wilson, Jess Stacy

[Robert Ringwald]

Harry wrote:

> Why was it that while Jess Stacy was the regular pianist with the Benny Goodman Orchestra,
> when it came to smaller combos, from trio up through quintet,(sextet?) the man on
> the keys was Teddy Wilson?



Musically speaking, and this is strictly my opinion, I think Jess played better behind the big band and Teddy handled the small, hot trio, quartet style much better than Jess.  

I knew both of them and unfortunately never thought to ask that question.  

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