Teddy Stevens

American Jazz Bass player. Stage name was Teddy Stevens.
Born 16 June 1910 Manhattan, New York Died 31 March 1977 (aged 66) Los Angeles County, California.
Father of actress/singer and drummer .
He studied bass with Pietro Lamantia of the New York Opera. Before joining the trio he had played with many of the top name bands throughout the country including Bob Chester, Sammy Kaye, Terry Gibbs, and Kai Winding.