Ted Heath

British jazz trombonist and big bandleader. Considered to be one of the greatest British jazz bandleaders. Born: March 30, 1902 in Wandsworth, South London, England. Died: November 18, 1969 in Virginia Water, Surrey, England. His orchestra charted 9 times between 1958 and 1961, all in the UK, with their top hit being their first--"Swingin' Shepherd Blues" in 1958. It hit #3 on the charts.